The program is voluntary but ‘highly encouraged.’

Participating employees will receive a $100 bonus once the vaccines are available.

CEO Dean Banks traveled to the Waterloo plant twice in the last month to meet with employees.

The company said that a multi-state plan is needed to execute inoculation.

The company deep cleaned the facility after 193 workers tested positive for the coronavirus.

The Emergency Processing Fund emphasizes supporting meat processing facilities.

The agency said the processors did not do enough to protect their employees.

Testing results identified 371 workers who tested positive for the virus.

The company stated that previously reported numbers were outdated and inaccurate.

The multinational company made the decision after reaching an agreement with labor officials in the country.