Michael Foods Inc.

Michael Foods is one of the largest suppliers of processed eggs in the U.S., specializing in egg products, including value-added offerings.

CCI Score

-30.88

0.02% April 18

Latest Event

Continuing Education Course on Labor Solutions Raises Concerns Over Worker Rights

Michael Foods Inc. published a continuing education course titled 'Labor Solutions for the New Foodservice (Version 2)' that discusses strategies to reduce labor costs and optimize efficiency in foodservice. From an anti-fascist perspective, the emphasis on minimizing labor expenditure raises concerns about undermining fair labor practices and worker rights, as it may prioritize profits over the welfare of workers.

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Michael Foods Inc. is currently rated as a Toadie.

-30 to -44 CCI Score

Companies scoring in this range actively seek to please authoritarian regimes. They offer proactive support and assistance in exchange for preferential treatment, compromising ethical standards for business gains and political favor.

Latest Events

FEB

14

2024

Continuing Education Course on Labor Solutions Raises Concerns Over Worker Rights
-17.78

Michael Foods Inc. published a continuing education course titled 'Labor Solutions for the New Foodservice (Version 2)' that discusses strategies to reduce labor costs and optimize efficiency in foodservice. From an anti-fascist perspective, the emphasis on minimizing labor expenditure raises concerns about undermining fair labor practices and worker rights, as it may prioritize profits over the welfare of workers.
-20

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 19

The course, while presented as an educational resource, focuses on strategies to reduce labor dependency and costs through methods like speed-scratch production techniques. This approach can be seen as neglecting the importance of robust worker rights and fair labor practices. From an anti-fascist viewpoint, such emphasis on cost-cutting at the expense of labor welfare contributes to systemic worker disenfranchisement and indirectly supports exploitative business practices.

Labor Solutions for the New Foodservice (Version 2)
OCT

01

2023

Michael Foods Employee Reviews Reveal Poor Labor Practices
-51.39

Employee reviews on Indeed indicate poor leadership, high turnover, and safety issues at Michael Foods Inc., raising concerns over labor rights and ethical treatment of workers.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 19

Employee reviews on Indeed highlight severe issues such as poor leadership, extremely high turnover, and overlooked safety concerns. These factors reflect a disregard for labor rights and worker safety, contributing negatively to the company's ethical practices.

Michael Foods Employee Reviews in Chaska, MN
SEP

26

2017

Michael Foods Workplace Fatality Raises Worker Safety Concerns
-23.46

A fatal workplace accident on September 26, 2017, at Michael Foods’ Wakefield facility has raised serious concerns about the company's commitment to worker safety. This incident, which follows a similar fatality in 2014, suggests recurring safety issues and potential systemic negligence in protecting employees.
-50

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 19

The incident reveals significant shortcomings in Michael Foods' labor practices, particularly in ensuring workplace safety. The fatal accident in 2017, following a previous similar tragedy in 2014, indicates a pattern that raises red flags concerning the company's adherence to labor rights and ethical responsibility toward its workers. This recurring failure undermines trust in the company's commitment to a safe and healthy working environment.

Michael Foods employee dead after workplace accident