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Tyson workers at the Van Buren facility protested for equal rights after the plant was announced to close
By: Kaitlin Garza FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Tyson Foods announced last month it would be closing down its Van Buren chicken processing plant officially on May 12, 2023. This closure will cause the loss of over nine hundred jobs, which a majority of belong to members of the city’s Hispanic immigrant community. After the decision…
Tyson launches free education program for employees
By: Will Kennedy FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Tyson Foods announced on Monday, April 25, its plan to provide free education to team members starting this summer. The Springdale-based business is offering an opportunity for U.S. team members to get their college degrees — from an associate’s to a master’s — or obtain certificates in literacy…
Ad Club to Host Panel Meeting
The advertising club is hosting a panel meeting tomorrow night. There will be representatives from Tyson, the March of Dimes, and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. They will be talking about their experiences and how to get hired in the industry. The meeting will be in the Walton College of Business room 240 at 7PM. For more information go…