Meat packing plans are under fire from workers, and politicians

The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union and other local unions are suing the USDA, claiming the speed regulations at chicken processing plants increase the likelihood of coronavirus spread and put workers in danger. “As COVID-19 continues to infect thousands of meatpacking workers, it is stunning that USDA is further endangering these workers by allowing poultry companies to increase line speeds to dangerous new levels that increase the risk