Posts tagged Danville

    Tyson Foods Debuts Highly Automated $300 million Virginia Poultry Plant

    November 30, 2023 // The Danville facility is one of the company's most highly automated plants, featuring high-speed automated case packing lines and robotic case palletizing units. The technology helps to maximize operational efficiency and increase overall team member safety. "The combination of our team and technology at Danville will strengthen our ability to better meet demand for retail and foodservice fully-cooked Tyson brand products," said Wes Morris, group president, Poultry, Tyson Foods. "The Danville plant incorporates the latest technology that brings real-time intelligence to our processes, products, and workplace experience for team members."

    Danville leaders thinking over allowing electrical workers to unionize

    December 22, 2022 // Danville city leaders are considering whether or not to participate in collective bargaining with workers. This all started because Danville utility employees wanted to unionize for better pay. In Virginia, state lawmakers gave the green light for public workers to participate in collective bargaining, but only if local leaders agree.