Workers sue Tyson for alleged violations

“Workers at a Tyson Foods Inc. meatpacking plant have sued the company, alleging it violated federal and state labor laws by not paying them for time spent putting on and taking off protective equipment and walking to and from their work stations.

The lawsuit, filed late Monday in Kansas City, Kan., lists 262 current and former workers as plaintiffs. Most of the plaintiffs are Hispanic immigrants.

“To the extent a company like Tyson may feel that is a work force that is vulnerable and may be taken advantage of that is a question in our mind,” said attorney George Hanson. “The status of these individuals as to national origin has no bearing on issues in the case as to whether they are paid for their time. I find it troubling a company as large as Tyson … would take advantage of its work force.”"

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