Class action lawsuit against Tyson for hiring illegal aliens

A federal judge granted class action status to a lawsuit that contends Tyson Foods Inc., the world's largest meat producer, depressed wages by hiring illegal immigrants at eight plants: Shelbyville; Corydon, In.; Gadsden, Al., Blountsville, Al., Ashland, Al.; Sedalia, Mo.; Center, Tx and Glen Allen, Va. The lawsuit contends the company violated the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act by knowingly hiring illegal immigrants who were willing to work for wages below those acceptable to Americans. The lawsuit says Tyson relied on a network of recruiters and temporary employment agencies that brought illegal workers into the United States and supplied them with false identification. Read More