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Essentially, the meat/poultry industry took no action to protect workers from #COVID, churning through them as though they’re disposable. Now that plants are shuttering due illness and death, Trump issues an order forcing workers back on the job.
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Trump’s invocation of the Defense Production Act doesn’t “force” producers to stay open. It gives them cover for what they were doing anyway until local and state officials stepped in to protect these #EssentialWorkers—keep the line running at all costs.
It’s what the meat and poultry industries have always done—put profits over people. It’s why workers aren’t paid a living wage, have no paid sick leave, and are often fired when they have to miss work due to illness or taking care of a loved one.
