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The country's largest hog slaughter factory -- not a nice place to work, but the only job in town. The workers have just walked out after a long struggle with management for better conditions and respect on the job.
From the workers' site:
ALERT! Workers Walk Out of Smithfield Plant
Smithfield workers need your help NOW!
As we speak, workers at Smithfield's plant in Tar Heel, N.C., are walking out of the plant in a spontaneous protest against Smithfield's abuse and intimidation after the company retaliated against workers standing up for their rights and demanding a voice on the job.
Please, help spread the word and demand Justice at Smithfield right now by sending a letter to Smithfield Chairman of the Board Joseph Luter III and Smithfield CEO C. Larry Pope, demanding them to stop the intimidation and abuse in the Tar Heel plant. You can also call the plant directly to express support for the workers by demanding an end to the abuse without retaliation against workers.
We must show Smithfield that the whole world is watching and we will not tolerate its abuse and intimidation against workers.
* Smithfield must respect the rights of workers!
* Smithfield must stop the abuse in Tar Heel!
* Smithfield Must not Retaliate!
Your support RIGHT NOW is greatly needed! Please tell everyone you know to contact Smithfield and stand up for the rights of workers.
Contact Smithfield's Tar Heel plant by phone: 757-365-3000 or 888-366-6767 or send the email letter below!