My points exactly Rod.

Lets bring this back to the packers, Tyson is starting to posts lower numbers because competition is stiff. Big corps don't have free reign, they have to account to shareholders and they are subject to new and better technology.

GM made the choice to pursue the gas guzzler SUV market...in hindsight a bad move. But the high wages and benefit packages that unions forced  them into is catching up. Now some people blame GM for losing manufacturing jobs when it is more a case of their hands being tied by other factors.

Do we want to see Tyson or Cargill held hostage like this? Granted they need to be fair with their workers, but workers need to know that a big company isn't just a cash machine.

Good alternatives are always viable. I am sure the packing industry will continue to see improvements. The case ready meats is a huge step forward. The more fast easy nutritious meals made from beef helps us all.