Tyson Foods to Shut Down Iowa Pork Plant, Impacting 1,200 Workers

The closure marks a significant economic blow to Perry, Iowa, following a series of plant shutdowns by Tyson amid efforts to streamline operations.

Tyson Foods announces the closure of its Perry, Iowa pork plant, affecting 1,200 workers, as part of a broader strategy to streamline operations amid declining profits.
The closure is a significant blow to Perry, coming just two months after a tragic school shooting, and marks the loss of the town's largest employer.
Affected employees are encouraged to apply for other positions within Tyson, which still employs 9,000 people across Iowa.
The company has closed several other plants in the past year and plans to cease operations at four more facilities in the first half of fiscal 2024.
Local and state officials, including Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, pledge support to help displaced workers find new employment opportunities.