Workforce: Support a Diverse Workforce, Ensure a Safe Workplace
More than 510,000 people work in the U.S. meat & poultry industry. The industry has long been a starting point for new Americans. In the early 20th century in the U.S., many foreign born workers hailed from Europe. Today, U.S. companies employ people born in many other countries and continents, including Africa, Asia, Mexico and Central and South America.
High starting wages have allowed new Americans the ability to earn a living wage with good benefits while enriching local communities and the nation at large.
Meat Institute member companies ensure safety and opportunity for their diverse workforce in strong communities.
To learn more about industry continuing improvements for workers, please visit the Protein PACT.
External Resources
Industry during the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID Whitepaper: Significant Events and Progress Involving the Meat and Poultry Industry during the COVID-19 Pandemic
