Trump will order U.S. meat processing plants to stay open amid coronavirus fears

reuteurs ^ | APRIL 28, 2020 | Jeff Mason

[Kickass Conservative]

A Man’s gotta do what a Man’s gotta do.

[Leep]

It’s war!
Don’t spread this around but it’s a proxy war against the democrats.
They are a bigger enemy than China.

[USFRIENDINVICTORIA]

Good points — up to a point. Yes, there are low-skilled, semi-skilled and skilled trades jobs in meatpacking & the low-skilled ones could be replaced quickly. However, there’s long been a perennial shortage of skilled workers in food processing plants. Low wages, relative to the skill level, probably explain the shortage (and the number of foreign workers used to close the gap).

What you say about troops is true — I’m just objecting to the tendency of governments to view them as some kind of reserve labour pool. Here, in Canada, we’ve had troops used to clear snow in the winter, fill sandbags during floods; and, most recently, work in nursing homes where the staff has bailed due to the health risks. I think that disrespects the troops, who have unique skill sets of their own. It’s great P.R. for the military — but, IMHO, it does interfere with readiness. Also, while Canada mostly sits on the sidelines of world affairs; we do need the troops to be ready when they’re needed. Putting trained troops at risk of contagion doesn’t seem wise — especially, at a time when adversaries are poised to take advantage of this situation.

So, yes — use them if they’re needed; but, make sure there isn’t a better solution first.

[WildHighlander57]

Thanks for the link; there’s a vid of him on FB also.

[amorphous]

There are other sources of yet untapped willing and able manpower. Many already skilled with a knife - prisoners.

[Black Agnes]

Great. Shiv fights.

I guess ‘meat’ will be on the menu one way or another...

[amorphous]

Lol, yep!

All those who want to work in the meat-plant, form a line to my right, behind the bus.

All others, form a line to my left, behind the cattle trailer.

[Flaming Conservative]

Yes. There are a lot of people out of work right now, but I imagine this is not a job fit for everyone. I’d have my fingers cut off in no time! And the kill floor? I doubt if I could ever manage that one. Every once in a while I buy bargain chicken in 10 lb bags. They must be the ones that have to be manhandled and tackled to the ground, because it’s not uncommon to see a bruise or two, or broken bones.

[SunkenCiv]

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