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brand formulas patents product protect seek various
We seek trademarks and patents to protect the development and use of brand names, product formulas and various operational technology.
tolerate
We do not tolerate discrimination in the workplace.
blend dedicated establish found last line operations product regular service trying whether
We temporarily withdrew the line last year. We were trying to blend this product line into our regular operations and found it to be too inefficient. We're now evaluating whether we want to establish dedicated operations to service this market.
alleged concerns question safety whether
We question whether the unionized inspectors' alleged safety concerns are genuine,
reports
There have been reports of higher-than-usual absenteeism at some locations.
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Most Tyson plants are running regular shifts today, although there have been reports of higher than usual absenteeism at some locations. Virtually all of the company's poultry plants and a majority of our beef and pork plants are in operation today.
job legal obligation
legal obligation to do their job and are not part of this dispute.
asking documents employers fine hired information line newly verify walk worker
There's a fine line employers must walk between asking for enough information to verify the documents of a newly hired worker and asking for too much.
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The products are expected to complement the traditional offering in the retail meat case and also meet the demands of the natural foods retailer.
asked begun both case comments judge public refrain sides trial
Because the trial has begun the judge has asked both sides to refrain from making any public comments about the case at this time.
additional formal information premature remains since
However, it remains premature for us to make additional comment, especially since ConAgra has not yet issued any formal information detailing what is for sale.
believe evidence expressing few local plant staying support
We believe there's evidence that a few unionized inspectors are expressing support for the UFCW local 401 by staying away from the plant to keep it from operating.
animal birds calls consistent contract position poultry practice producers raise serve
Such a practice is not consistent with our position on animal welfare, which calls on contract poultry producers to serve as stewards of the birds they raise for our company.
believe companies placed policing proper role work
We believe companies should not be placed in the role of policing who has proper work documentation.