The timing of Ramsay’s boycott could not have been more significant, coming on the heels of Tyson’s announcement of plant closures in several states, including Iowa, Arkansas, Missouri, Indiana, and Virginia. These closures, which left over 1,200 workers at the Perry, Iowa plant facing unemployment, further fueled public outrage and raised questions about Tyson’s commitment to its employees and the communities in which it operates. While the company cited the need to optimize operations and streamline efficiency, critics argued that its actions reflected a callous disregard for the well-being of its workforce.