Tyson Foods Announces Closure of Major Pork Packing Plant in Perry, IA Leaving Over 1,200 Workers Jobless
The town of Perry, Iowa was dealt a severe blow as Tyson Foods Inc., one of the world’s leading meat producers, declared the closure of its major pork packing plant in the area, resulting in 1,276 employees facing unemployment.
This announcement follows the Arkansas-based company’s closure of two chicken plants and last year’s job reductions.
Tyson Foods had earlier indicated that four additional plants would close by mid-fiscal 2024, with related costs estimated between 300 million to 400 million, USA Today reported.
On Monday, Tyson broke the news that it would be closing the Perry, Iowa pork-packing plant for good.
“After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to permanently close our Perry,
