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New York Migrants in Demand for Meat Factories as Tyson Foods Expands Operations Amid Low Unemployment
Last Updated on March 12, 2024 by Robert C. Hoopes
Tyson Foods Inc. is making a bold move to address the challenge of filling jobs in the US by joining the nonprofit Tent Partnership for Refugees. The partnership, founded by Chobani yogurt magnate Hamdi Ulukaya, aims to provide job opportunities for asylum seekers in New York City.
With a low unemployment rate of 3.9% in the US, Tyson Foods Inc. sees the new population of asylum seekers as an untapped resource for their workforce. The company already employs about 42,000 immigrants among its 120,000-strong US workforce, and they believe that hiring asylum seekers could help bridge the gap in filling job positions.
New York City has seen 181,400 asylum seekers come through its intake system in the past two years, presenting a significant challenge for policymakers in Washington and New York City. By partnering with Tent, Tyson Foods Inc. hopes to not only provide job opportunities for asylum seekers but also contribute to the local community and economy.
This partnership highlights the importance of companies like Tyson Foods Inc. taking proactive steps to address the issue of unemployment and support marginalized populations in the workforce. As the US continues to grapple with immigration policy and workforce challenges, initiatives like the one between Tyson Foods Inc. and Tent Partnership for Refugees serve as a positive step towards creating opportunities for those in need.
