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Tyson to shut plant in York, Neb., 110 jobs affected

By Sue Chang
Last update: 4:51 p.m. EDT April 18, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Tyson Foods Inc. (TSNTyson Foods Incorporated TSN) said late Friday it is shutting down its meat processing plant in York, Neb. as part of its effort to consolidate some of its prepared foods business. The closure of the facility will result in the elimination of 110 jobs. "Affected Team Members will continue to receive pay and benefits through June 17 and production at the plant will end on or before June 17. The workers will be given the opportunity to transfer to other Tyson locations and, in some cases, will be offered cash incentives," said the company in a statement.