JBS USA to Cover 100 Percent of COVID-19 Healthcare Costs for Workforce

November 20, 2020 JBS USA

As part of its commitment to team member health and safety, JBS USA today announced an enhancement to the company’s health plan to cover 100% of costs associated with COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment. This is in addition to free COVID-19 testing that has been available for the company’s team members since March.

Nature Fresh Farms Opens Up About Guest Worker Program in Short Documentary

November 10, 2020 Nature Fresh Farms

Nature Fresh Farms has released a twenty-two-minute documentary offering an inside look at their operations during the Covid-19 outbreak centering around the experiences of their guest workers.

The Pandemic’s Toll on Meatpacking Workers

November 4, 2020 JAHD KHALIL, The Atlantic

When coronavirus cases started appearing at the JBS beef-processing facility in Greeley, Colorado, this past March, Stacey was terrified. She works on the plant’s kill floor, removing intestines that weigh between 30 and 50 pounds from hundreds of cattle each hour.

Study: Restaurant Industry Adding Robots to Offset Rising Labor Costs

October 1, 2020 Ball State

Your favorite bartender or waitress could soon be replaced by a mechanical counterpart on a future visit to the local pub or restaurant, says a new study from Ball State University.

California Strawberry Commission Releases Videos to Help Protect Workers from COVID-19

The California Strawberry Commission (CSC) is continuing to focus on worker health and safety training amidst the challenging times caused by the coronavirus pandemic.