Tyson Foods wants to hire 42,000 immigrants to work in the United States, according to a new report. But the giant food conglomerate just laid off 1,200 employees after closing its Iowa facility last week and is reportedly planning more closures.
bloomberg reported last week that “this new population presents an attractive opportunity for companies like Tyson Foods, which is struggling to fill uncomfortable jobs with the U.S. unemployment rate at 3.9%.”
Tyson joined the Tent Partnership for Refugees. self-introduction A nonprofit organization that “advises member companies on how to build effective refugee employment programs and integrate refugees into their workforces.”
Tyson reportedly plans to double the number of immigrants he employs.
Garrett Dolan, associate director of human resources for Tyson Foods, told the publication: “We would like to hire 42,000 more people if we can find them.”
According to Bloomberg, “Asylum seekers are typically eligible to receive a work permit 180 days after applying for legal status, but some may receive it sooner. Many are stuck in the court process. They will be allowed to work during this period, although they will have to wait years for their first immigration hearing.
Dolan said a large portion of the new hires “will come from refugees and immigrants, so we’re looking at that strategically right now.”
Dolan said immigrants are “very, very loyal.”
“They are uprooted and what they want is stability and what they want is a sense of belonging,” he added.
Last Monday, Tyson Foods announced it would permanently close its pork processing facility in Perry, Iowa. When it closes in July, 1,200 employees will lose their jobs.
fox business “Tyson plants in Arkansas, Virginia, Indiana and Missouri are also scheduled to close in the coming months.”
After the Bloomberg report was published, many Americans organized boycotts against companies that employ immigrants.
However, Tyson Foods disputes claims that the company wants to employ illegal immigrants.
“There has been a lot of misinformation in the media about our company in recent days, and we feel it is necessary to set the record straight,” the company said in a statement last week. “Tyson Foods strongly opposes illegal immigration and is an active participant in two major government programs that assist employers in combating illegal employment: E-Verify and the Reciprocal Government-Employer Agreement (IMAGE) program. Did.”
John Tyson, grandson of the founder of Tyson Foods, and his family reportedly have a net worth of approximately $2.6 billion. forbes.
Tyson Foods produces about 20% of the beef, pork, and chicken in the United States, according to the company. company. The food conglomerate includes brands such as Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farms, Ballpark, Wright, Idel’s and State Fair.
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