August 31, 2025 | @DailyImmigrant
What happened?
Termination of the CHNV work permit program left Wisconsin’s meatpacking industry short on labor—10–20% of its workforce. Production delays are now pushing grocery prices upward.
Context:
Trump ended permits for workers from Haiti, Cuba, Nicaragua & Venezuela—who formed the backbone of many plants, including Tyson Foods.
What’s Changing?
- Worker shortages in meatpacking.
- Supply chain disruptions: production down, prices up.
What Are the Options Now?
Employers are urging Congress to expand guest-worker programs. Impacted workers need legal guidance if they face status lapses.
Important Reminders:
Policy shifts can ripple into economic instability—and cost consumers more at the store.
