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Tyson Layoffs Save Email Print
RICHMOND, Va. (AP)
Posted: 11:13 AM May 14, 2008
Last Updated: 11:13 AM May 14, 2008

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Tyson Foods will lay off 190 workers at its Hanover County poultry processing plant next month, as the company adds new equipment to streamline production.

The company will make the permanent layoffs on June 13. They will impact about one-fourth of the plant's staff, and target workers who debone and package chicken.

Spokesman Gary Mickelson says the Arkansas-based company is adding equipment and eliminating deboning jobs.

Tyson's Hanover facility employs nearly 800 people, and includes a processing plant, feed mill and hatchery.

Workers will be paid for 60 days from Tuesday. They will be encouraged to apply for open jobs at other Tyson plants.

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