Whistleblower claims Tyson Foods hired child workeres

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• A whistleblower has come forward alleging Tyson Foods employed child workers at processing plants through third-party contractors, prompting Senator Josh Hawley to launch an investigation.
• The whistleblower faced retaliation and a toxic work environment after reporting the illegal practices, eventually resigning and now facing legal action from Tyson Foods.
• Tyson Foods closed eight meatpacking plants in 2023 across Arkansas, Missouri, and Indiana, resulting in over 4,200 American workers losing their jobs.
• The Department of Labor has confirmed ongoing investigations into Tyson Foods and its contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Senator Hawley is pressing Labor Department nominee Andrew Rogers to commit to investigating these allegations and enforcing child labor laws.