Tyson shareholders reject proposals on human rights, corporate transparency
At its annual meeting on Thursday, Tyson Foods shareholders rejected three proposals that would have increased investor oversight of the company's operations. Tyson also reported lower-than-expected sales in the first quarter as well as ongoing pandemic-related worker absenteeism and turnover.
Tyson faces investor pressure over handling of Covid-19 pandemic
Tyson Foods investors attending its online annual shareholder meeting this week will consider several proposals to increase oversight of the company, all of which stem from the company’s handling of the Covid-19. Thousands of Tyson workers have contracted the virus and dozens have died at plants around the country.