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In one of the most dangerous workplaces in West Virginia, a poultry giant has profited from immigrant labor for decades
For over three decades, people have come from all over the globe to work for Pilgrim’s Pride’s Moorefield chicken factory. Inside the plant, immigrant workers shoulder a disproportionate amount of the danger.
Do you or did you work at Pilgrim’s Pride in West Virginia? We’d like to hear your story.
Mountain State Spotlight is reporting stories about people who’ve worked at the Pilgrim’s Pride factory in Moorefield, West Virginia. We want to learn more about working at the plant and living in Moorefield.
If you have worked or are working at the fresh plant, cook plant or elsewhere for Pilgrim’s in Hardy County, we want to hear from you. If you’ve lived in Pilgrim’s housing, we want to hear from you. Please fill out one of the forms in the link below.
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In West Virginia’s ‘Poultry Capital,’ immigrant workers struggle to find the help and support they need
Thousands of immigrants have worked at Pilgrim’s Pride’s Moorefield poultry plant, the area’s largest employer. After arrival, they have a hard time finding affordable housing, paying rent and understanding complex immigration and benefits systems.
