People who have worked many years in a factory,do in fact, develop work related injuries such as Carpal Tunnel and Tendonitis. I myself working there many years developed Carpal Tunnel. I was refused to be seen by the Company doctor and the Clinic. I finally quit when I realized that my health was on the line. I was refused job rotation and medical care by the Company clinic. This Company cares about no one. Once you get hurt on the job you are no longer needed and you are thrown by the wayside.
I worked at Smithfield for 10 years and quit. I spoke up to bring the Union in figuring they would help the employees against the corruption of Smithfield. The Union is actually standing by and not helping the workers. the Union is just as bad as the Company itself as a matter of fact the Union anbd Smithfield are in the bed together. This Company sucks and I would rot in hell before I ever work for this Compnay ever again. This Company destoyed alot of peoples lives.
Thank you! I work there now! I've worked in 2 stores and I've been w/ the company a while and no one has been treated like that... Just because one person was treated that way doesn't mean u have to condem the rest of us!
Smithfield Foods sucks, period. They are a rotten company to work for...read up people. o6nnc, what the hell kind of point are you trying to make? Because it's far worse in some other countries, that American workers should settle for being treated like cattle? What an idiot!!
Smithfield Foods isnt a "rotten" company. Maybe if you talk to more than ONE of the workers, you'd see that. I've worked at Smithfield for the past year and i've met alot of wonderful people there that love their jobs. This video is just another attempt by the UFCW to get money from the many (over 3000) workers at the Tar Heel plant. Do the math.. 3000 x $30.00/month... now you see their motivation.
Just be glad you have a job. If you have or have had the chance to visit other places around the world, maybe this uprising will focus into an image that is way out of proportion. I think we expect things in life that aren't right... sorta like how states still post speed limits. (A mere suggestion?)
I think this movement by critics, workers, and yes, those few whom have been gypped by the system in search of some sort of reparations need to cool it, especially those whom are not suitable to go back to work. Its almost like you are blaming Smithfield Packing for your illness. I don't think its appropriate to point fingers.
I'm terribly sorry to hear your story, however, it is not uncommon in the workplace to be terminated due to your health status, especially in this industry. Its unfortunate that Smithfield, like Wal-Mart, get branded for such "wrongdoings" which, in my view, are perfectly redeemable.
Yeah - you see the poster behind him - the good old UFCW - nice guys to take advantage of someone like this. They are not helping the employees and will only hurt them in the long run. Workers are hearing a one-sided professional sales pitch by well-paid union officials. Workers don't understand that the union can't really do anything for them - the union can't make their lives better.
Smithfield has been around for many decades but this guy worked there only 2 years. Sure, it's a rough job he took on but you don't see all the workers with these kinds of problems. This is someone with zero education and the company still gave him a job that pays on avg $14/Hr and that's the best deal he's going to get. The workers have held union elections in the past and voted against this. Every large company is going to have guys like this, sorry to say.
i just watched president and ceo Larry Pope of Smithfield give a presentation to my college..and after seeing some protesting there and watching this video i see that this company is pathetic
People who have worked many years in a factory,do in fact, develop work related injuries such as Carpal Tunnel and Tendonitis. I myself working there many years developed Carpal Tunnel. I was refused to be seen by the Company doctor and the Clinic. I finally quit when I realized that my health was on the line. I was refused job rotation and medical care by the Company clinic. This Company cares about no one. Once you get hurt on the job you are no longer needed and you are thrown by the wayside.
Angie01god 1 year ago
I worked at Smithfield for 10 years and quit. I spoke up to bring the Union in figuring they would help the employees against the corruption of Smithfield. The Union is actually standing by and not helping the workers. the Union is just as bad as the Company itself as a matter of fact the Union anbd Smithfield are in the bed together. This Company sucks and I would rot in hell before I ever work for this Compnay ever again. This Company destoyed alot of peoples lives.
Angie01god 1 year ago
@rgrimes2007
Thank you! I work there now! I've worked in 2 stores and I've been w/ the company a while and no one has been treated like that... Just because one person was treated that way doesn't mean u have to condem the rest of us!
sakurababy15 1 year ago
People who work in the largest slaughterhouse in the world are sickos anyway.
ByeByeBelly 1 year ago
I'm having incredible difficulty understanding what he's saying
bla7091 3 years ago
Smithfield Foods sucks, period. They are a rotten company to work for...read up people. o6nnc, what the hell kind of point are you trying to make? Because it's far worse in some other countries, that American workers should settle for being treated like cattle? What an idiot!!
vigilance77 3 years ago 3
Smithfield Foods isnt a "rotten" company. Maybe if you talk to more than ONE of the workers, you'd see that. I've worked at Smithfield for the past year and i've met alot of wonderful people there that love their jobs. This video is just another attempt by the UFCW to get money from the many (over 3000) workers at the Tar Heel plant. Do the math.. 3000 x $30.00/month... now you see their motivation.
rgrimes2007 3 years ago
Just be glad you have a job. If you have or have had the chance to visit other places around the world, maybe this uprising will focus into an image that is way out of proportion. I think we expect things in life that aren't right... sorta like how states still post speed limits. (A mere suggestion?)
o6nnc 4 years ago
I think this movement by critics, workers, and yes, those few whom have been gypped by the system in search of some sort of reparations need to cool it, especially those whom are not suitable to go back to work. Its almost like you are blaming Smithfield Packing for your illness. I don't think its appropriate to point fingers.
o6nnc 4 years ago
I'm terribly sorry to hear your story, however, it is not uncommon in the workplace to be terminated due to your health status, especially in this industry. Its unfortunate that Smithfield, like Wal-Mart, get branded for such "wrongdoings" which, in my view, are perfectly redeemable.
o6nnc 4 years ago
Yeah - you see the poster behind him - the good old UFCW - nice guys to take advantage of someone like this. They are not helping the employees and will only hurt them in the long run. Workers are hearing a one-sided professional sales pitch by well-paid union officials. Workers don't understand that the union can't really do anything for them - the union can't make their lives better.
javalucky 4 years ago
Smithfield has been around for many decades but this guy worked there only 2 years. Sure, it's a rough job he took on but you don't see all the workers with these kinds of problems. This is someone with zero education and the company still gave him a job that pays on avg $14/Hr and that's the best deal he's going to get. The workers have held union elections in the past and voted against this. Every large company is going to have guys like this, sorry to say.
manning8 4 years ago
i just watched president and ceo Larry Pope of Smithfield give a presentation to my college..and after seeing some protesting there and watching this video i see that this company is pathetic
bigsexy733 5 years ago
lol Larry Pope? maybe you should have paid more attention.. its Larry Johnson. lol
rgrimes2007 3 years ago