The group and some Tyson employees allege that the company has threatened to fire employees who attempt to use vacation time or sick leave, and is not providing full payment of unused vacation time. The Van Buren protest was organized by Venceremos, an Arkansas-based group that advocates for better conditions for poultry industry workers. Tyson also will close its Glen Allen, Va., plant on May 12, which will result in 692 jobs lost. The company at the time said it’s working with employees to provide opportunities for relocations where applicable within the company. Tyson Foods did not provide details regarding benefits or options for displaced workers. Springdale-based Tyson Foods sent 969 employees of the Van Buren plant WARN letters on March 13 saying the last day of operation is slated for May 12. Tyson Foods employees and supporters gathered Monday (April 10) near the company’s Van Buren plant to protest against what they claim is unfair treatment during their final weeks working at the processing plant set to close May 12.
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