JBS, Tyson Foods invest in smartwatch app that monitors workers

Article by Madison McVan. Investigate Midwest – October 13, 2022.

Two of America’s largest meat companies — JBS and Tyson Foods — have invested in a smartwatch application that allows managers to monitor workers’ movements. The startup behind the application, Mentore, claims to improve worker productivity while reducing injuries. The repetitive, fast and taxing work of cutting and packing protein makes meat processing plants some of the most dangerous workplaces in the country. […]

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