Workers in west Michigan are suing against two meat-packing plants for lost wages according to a recent article in the Grand Rapids News.
By Nardy Baeza Bickel, The Grand Rapids Pres…
GRAND RAPIDS — Two area meat-packing plants are being sued separately in federal court for allegedly not paying their workers for a full day, including the time spent putting on and taking off their required protective gear.
While the suit is being brought by a dozen workers, the number of plaintiffs could swell to 1,400 current or former meat-packing employees if the lawsuits achieve the class-action status being sought.
At issue are thousands of dollars in alleged unpaid wages, said Robert Alvarez, an attorney