US: Pilgrim's Pride sued over back wages

By: just-food.com | 9 August 2007

The US government has sued Pilgrim's Pride to collect US$3m in back wages that officials say the leading poultry producer owes to more than 500 current and former workers.

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The US government has sued Pilgrim's Pride to collect US$3m in back wages that officials say the leading poultry producer owes to more than 500 current and former workers.

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