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Workers Strike at Closing Tyson Plant

By Timothy Dennis,

Matthew Moore, Anna Pope, Paul Gatling, Rachell Sanchez-Smith

Published May 4, 2023 at 9:30 PM CDT

On today's show, Van Buren Tyson Foods employees went on strike for a week this past month, claiming the company is mishandling their severance and citing poor working conditions. Plus, what will change for Medicaid recipients when the COVID-19 pandemic-health emergency ends in May. Also, live music events, a new episode of "The R Word" and more.

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Timothy Dennis

Timothy Dennis is KUAF's strategic technical planner and producer for<i> Ozarks at Large.</i>

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Anna Pope

Anna Pope is KUAF's growth impact reporter and a Report for America corps member

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Paul Gatling

Paul Gatling is the editor of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.

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Rachell Sanchez-Smith

Rachell-Sanchez Smith is an associate producer for Ozarks at Large.

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