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Several take to the Capitol steps to show support for meat packing plant workers
A community-led car rally took place on Sunday, as people gathered at the Nebraska State Capitol steps to support meat packing plant workers.
February 28, 2021 10:37 pm
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Meat packing plant workers were some of the hardest hit by COVID-19. On Sunday, people gathered at the Nebraska State Capitol to show their support.
Over 5,000 meat packing plant workers have tested positive for COVID–19 in the state. The 2o plus deaths and over 200 hospitalizations is alarming for many. The statistics are one of the main reasons Stand in for Nebraska, Las Voces and Solidarity with Packing Plant Workers used their voices to speak out.