well - in regards to the workers rights - I'd have to ask - 500 plus injuries among how many workers? How many plants? What types of injuries? Under what conditions?

What is "abuse"? - does it include "being yelled at" which is now considered to be "cruel and unusual punishment" by some of our court systems? Details please. Until there are some there really isn't much TO discuss.

I'm not being unconcerned - but today's media can make mountains out of sand grains,let alone mole hills. And no, I am not condoning abuse of workers.

Mick - if you have details and can share them - please do! YOur example didn't even specify whether the turkey plant was one of Smithfields.