Life and Death of the American Worker

The audiobook offers a revealing look into the struggles of undocumented and incarcerated workers in the meatpacking industry, focusing on a tragic accident at a Tyson Foods plant in Arkansas and the subsequent courage of immigrant workers to organize for change. Through in-depth reporting by Alice Driver, the story highlights the workers' resilience amid unsafe conditions, illness, and industry indifference, culminating in a significant legal battle. This powerful and meticulously crafted account invites listeners to reconsider the human stories behind the food they consume.