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How a bitter strike and immigrant labor transformed Hormel’s hometown

How a bitter strike and immigrant labor transformed Hormel’s hometown

Summary

The meat production industry in the U.S. relies heavily on immigrant workers, a trend that started about 50 years ago. This shift happened as labor unions lost influence and wages went down. A city in Minnesota experienced a significant strike 40 years ago that highlights these changes.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. meat production industry depends greatly on immigrant workers.
  • This reliance on immigrant labor started around 50 years ago.
  • The influence of labor unions has decreased over the years.
  • Wages in the livestock and meat production industry have gone down.
  • A Minnesota community was the site of an important strike 40 years ago.
  • The strike is seen as an example of the changes in labor dynamics.

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