A February 2023 DOL investigation found illegal child labor in 13 meat processing facilities in eight states, including in Tyson Foods’ facilities.10 According to the investigation, the child labor violations were systemic.11 In more recent months, reports have come out with information on additional illegal child labor in Tyson’s plants, indicating this problem may be more pervasive than initially thought.12 In response, the DOL recently opened investigations into Tyson and Perdue Farms to determine whether the companies relied on illegal child labor to clean slaughterhouses.13 The investigation is ongoing.
ABHMS is a long-term investor in Tyson Foods that has engaged the Company on human rights due diligence, racial equity, labor rights, and water stewardship over the course of many years.
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Tyson Foods is accused of inadequate workplace safety during pandemic
Workers from several Tyson Foods Arkansas facilities filed a lawsuit claiming inadequate safety precautions caused illness, death, and emotional distress.
As a result, recently, workers from several Tyson Foods facilities in Arkansas have filed a lawsuit against the company claiming that inadequate workplace safety precautions during the early days of the pandemic have led to illness, death, and emotional distress.
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Tyson Foods settles price-fixing claims with $221.5M payment
Tyson Foods pays $221.5 million to settle allegations of historical price-fixing.
SPRINGDALE, Ark., June 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is providing $1.5 million in grants to support hunger relief in 38 Tyson plant communities, the company announced today.
Tyson Foods Awarding $1.5 Million to Support Hunger Relief in 38 Communities
(Tyson Foods), a US company and one of the world’s largest processors of chicken, beef, and pork ranks 39 out of 45 companies.3 Compared to 2023, the company does not seem to have taken steps to strengthen its performance and disclosure on forced labour issues within its supply chain.
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USDA collects 18000 documents on Tyson Foods
The U.S. Department of Agriculture collected nearly 18,000 documents related to Tyson Foods.
Despite remaining tight-lipped about its investigation into Tyson Foods, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has collected nearly 18,000 related documents.
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Tyson Foods recalls 36000lbs of chicken nuggets
Tyson Foods recalls more than 36,000lbs of chicken nuggets over rubber contamination fears.
Chicken Nuggest Crisis: Tyson Foods recall more than 36,000lbs of chicken nuggets over rubber contamination fears
Black Tyson Foods employee says harassment with nooses and castration threats left him fearful for his life | The Independent
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Workers filed dozens of lawsuits against Tyson Foods alleging millions of dollars in wage theft due to the company's failure to keep wage
Workers have filed dozens of lawsuits against Tyson Foods alleging millions of dollars in “wage theft” for its failure to keep wage and hour records and to properly pay workers for overtime as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Workers have filed dozens of lawsuits against Tyson Foods alleging millions of dollars in “wage theft” for its failure to keep wage and hour records and to properly pay workers for overtime as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
While Perkins’ injuries were extreme, she was among dozens of employees of Tyson Foods, one of America’s largest meatpacking companies, who have been injured in ammonia leaks over the last decade, a CNN investigation found.
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Tyson Foods opens new food production facility in Kentucky
Tyson Foods opens a new food production facility in Kentucky to meet demand for iconic bacon brands.
Tyson Foods Opens New Food Production Facility in Kentucky to Meet Demand for Iconic Bacon Brands
25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) has officially opened its new $355 million food production facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Tyson Foods Opens New Food Production Facility in Kentucky to Meet Demand for Iconic Bacon Brands · globenewswire.com
This plant embodies our vision for a flourishing Kentucky and symbolizes a new chapter of growth and prosperity in our state, thanks to Tyson Foods' expansion."
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Tyson Foods is accused of enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Tyson Foods is accused of enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in an employment class action in Arkansas.
We write to express concern about complaints submitted to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requesting an investigation into Tyson Foods, Inc.’s (Tyson) misleading advertising to consumers.
We request that the FTC, which is charged with enforcing civil antitrust law and protecting consumers, investigate this serious matter. Specifically, we request responses to the following questions: 1. What is the status of the FTC’s investigation of Tyson Foods’ alleged false marketing?
In October 2025, Tyson Foods separately agreed to pay $85 million to settle a consumer class action accusing the meat manufacturer of conspiring with rivals to inflate pork prices, Reuters reported.
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a motion to intervene in a class-action lawsuit against Tyson Foods
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a motion to intervene in a class-action lawsuit against Tyson Foods on Tuesday.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a motion to intervene in a class-action lawsuit against Tyson Foods on Tuesday.
Missouri AG seeks to join class-action lawsuit against Tyson Foods • Missouri Independent
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Two former employees filed lawsuits against Tyson Foods
(KNWA/KFTA) — Two former Tyson Foods employees have filed lawsuits against the company, alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination, according to court documents.
(WSET) — A former worker at a Tyson Foods plant in Pittsylvania County has filed a lawsuit against the food manufacturing giant, claiming he faced repeated racist threats and was harassed alongside a coworker who stood up for him.
Tyson Foods worker files lawsuit claiming he was the target of racist threats, harassment
Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced today that Tyson Foods Inc., headquartered in Springdale, Ark., has entered into six consent decrees to settle findings of hiring discrimination.
Two former employees suing Tyson Foods over alleged racial discrimination, wrongful termination
(KNWA/KFTA) — Two former Tyson Foods employees have filed lawsuits against the company, alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination, according to court documents.
– A former Tyson Foods employee is suing the company, alleging racial discrimination, workplace violence and repeated threats from supervisors who, according to the lawsuit, are still employed by the company.
Tyson Foods hit with federal lawsuit over alleged racism at Pittsylvania County plant
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Tyson Foods cooperates with Attorney General's Office
Tyson Foods will cooperate with the Attorney General’s Office to produce information and documentation relevant to the case against the other co-conspirators.
As part of the court order, Tyson Foods will cooperate with the Attorney General’s Office to produce information and documentation relevant to the case against the other co-conspirators.
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Tyson Foods settles on climate claims
Tyson Foods agreed to stop selling climate-smart beef and net zero claims for at least five years as part of a settlement with the Environmental Working Group.
On behalf of consumers in the District of Columbia, the Environmental Working Group (“EWG”) brings this action against Tyson Foods, Inc. (“Tyson”), the second largest meat company in the United States and the world, asking the Court to enjoin Tyson’s false or misleading marketing claims under the D.C.
The Defendant filed a reply on January 10, 2025. For the reasons set forth below, the Defendant’s motion to dismiss is denied. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Environmental Working Group (“EWG”) filed a Complaint against Defendant Tyson Foods, Inc. (“Tyson”), on September 18, 2024, alleging two counts of unfair and deceptive trade practices under the D.C.
Washington-based Environmental Working Group is now suing Tyson Foods for allegedly misleading consumers by saying it will reach net-zero emissions for production of its various meat products by 2050.
Tyson Foods will stop calling its beef ‘net zero’ and ‘climate smart’ after lawsuit from environmental group
Tyson Foods has agreed to stop making claims about reaching “net zero” or selling “climate-smart” beef for at least five years, part of a settlement from a lawsuit brought against it by the nonprofit Environmental Working Group (EWG).
Tyson Foods will stop calling its beef 'climate smart' after lawsuit - Fast Company
By Hailey Konnath ( November 18, 2025, 12:01 AM EST) -- Tyson Foods Inc. has agreed to stop making promises to reach "net-zero" greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and to sell "climate-smart" beef, according to a settlement filed Monday that resolves greenwashing allegations brought by the Environmental Working Group....
Home • Washington • Press Releases • 2011 • Tyson Foods Inc. Agrees to Pay $4 Million Criminal Penalty to Resolve Foreign Bribery Allegations
“Tyson Foods used false books and sham jobs to hide bribe payments made to publicly-employed meat processing plant inspectors in Mexico,” said Assistant Attorney General Breuer.
WASHINGTON—Tyson Foods Inc. has agreed to pay a $4 million criminal penalty to resolve an investigation into improper payments by company representatives to government-employed inspection veterinarians in Mexico, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A.
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it filed a settled civil action against Tyson Foods, Inc., the world's largest meat protein company and the second-largest food production company in the Fortune 500, charging it with violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
SEC Charges Tyson Foods With FCPA Violations; Tyson Foods to Pay Disgorgement Plus Pre-judgment Interest of More Than $1.2 million; Tyson Foods to Pay Criminal Penalty of $4 Million
The SEC alleges that in connection with these improper payments, Tyson Foods failed to keep accurate books and records and failed to implement a system of effective internal controls to prevent the salary payments to phantom employees and the payment of illicit invoices.
In a related criminal proceeding announced today, the U.S. Department of Justice charged Tyson Foods with conspiring to violate the FCPA and violating the FCPA.
Tyson Foods has agreed to pay a $4 million criminal penalty.
Without admitting or denying the SEC's allegations, Tyson Foods consented to the entry of a final judgment ordering disgorgement plus pre-judgment interest of more than $1.2 million and permanently enjoining it from violating the anti-bribery, books and records, and internal controls provisions of the FCPA, codified as Sections 30A, 13(b)(2)(A), and 13(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Tyson Foods violated the anti-bribery provisions of the FCPA because the veterinarians were Mexican government officials during the relevant time period, Tyson Foods authorized Tyson de Mexico’s illicit activities, and the improper payments were made for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business.
In connection with these improper payments, Tyson Foods failed to keep accurate books and records and failed to have effective internal controls, as the true nature of the payments were concealed through salary payments to phantom employees and through service invoices submitted by one of the veterinarians.
SEC Charges Tyson Foods with FCPA Violations; 2011-42; February 10, 2011
Tyson Foods agreed to pay more than $5 million to settle the SEC’s charges and resolve related criminal proceedings announced today by the Department of Justice.
Tyson Foods has agreed to pay a $4 million criminal penalty.
SEC Charges Tyson Foods with FCPA Violations
Washington, D.C., Feb. 10, 2011 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Tyson Foods Inc. with violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by making illicit payments to two Mexican government veterinarians responsible for certifying its Mexican subsidiary’s chicken products for export sales.
Without admitting or denying the SEC’s allegations, Tyson Foods consented to the entry of a final judgment ordering disgorgement plus pre-judgment interest of more than $1.2 million and permanently enjoining it from violating the anti-bribery, books and records, and internal controls provisions of the FCPA, codified as Sections 30A, 13(b)(2)(A), and 13(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
The SEC alleges that in connection with these improper payments, Tyson Foods failed to keep accurate books and records and failed to implement a system of effective internal controls to prevent the salary payments to phantom employees and the payment of illicit invoices.
Tyson Foods agreed to pay more than $5 million to settle the SEC's charges and resolve related criminal proceedings announced today by the Department of Justice.
Without admitting or denying the SEC's allegations, Tyson Foods consented to the entry of a final judgment ordering disgorgement plus pre-judgment interest of more than $1.2 million and permanently enjoining it from violating the anti-bribery, books and records, and internal controls provisions of the FCPA, codified as Sections 30A, 13(b)(2)(A), and 13(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
The SEC alleges that in connection with these improper payments, Tyson Foods failed to keep accurate books and records and failed to implement a system of effective internal controls to prevent the salary payments to phantom employees and the payment of illicit invoices.
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Tyson Foods Inc. with violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by making illicit payments to two Mexican government veterinarians responsible for certifying its Mexican subsidiary's chicken products for export sales.
Tyson Foods has agreed to pay a $4 million criminal penalty.
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Tyson Foods Inc. with violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by making illicit payments to two Mexican government veterinarians responsible for certifying its Mexican subsidiary’s chicken products for export sales.
The SEC alleges that in connection with these improper payments, Tyson Foods failed to keep accurate books and records and failed to implement a system of effective internal controls to prevent the salary payments to phantom employees and the payment of illicit invoices.
SEC Charges Tyson Foods with FCPA Violations
Tyson Foods agreed to pay more than $5 million to settle the SEC’s charges and resolve related criminal proceedings announced today by the Department of Justice.
Tyson Foods has agreed to pay a $4 million criminal penalty.
Without admitting or denying the SEC’s allegations, Tyson Foods consented to the entry of a final judgment ordering disgorgement plus pre-judgment interest of more than $1.2 million and permanently enjoining it from violating the anti-bribery, books and records, and internal controls provisions of the FCPA, codified as Sections 30A, 13(b)(2)(A), and 13(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
SEC.gov | SEC Charges Tyson Foods with FCPA Violations
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Tyson Foods, Inc. settlement over workplace discrimination
The settlement involving Tyson Foods, Inc. concerns workplace discrimination.
Tyson Foods, Inc., Case No. 2:21-cv-629-MHT-JTA) in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama after the EEOC’s Birmingham District Office completed an investigation and first attempted to reach a pre-litigation settlement through its conciliation process.
– Tyson Foods, Inc., a worldwide food company based in Springdale, Arkansas that produces approximately 20% of the beef, pork, and chicken in the United States, violated federal law when it refused to rehire a former employee for a job because she had previously filed an EEOC discrimination charge against the company, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit it filed yesterday.
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Tyson Foods, Inc. — poultry integrators
The documented action involving Tyson Foods, Inc. concerns poultry integrators.
On June 19, 2005, the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Environment of the State of Oklahoma filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma against Tyson Foods, Inc., three subsidiaries and six other poultry integrators.
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Tyson Foods, Inc. settlement over environmental violations
The settlement involving Tyson Foods, Inc. concerns environmental violations.
TYSON FOODS AND DON TYSON SETTLE AND PAY PENALTIES OF $1.5 MILLION AND $700,000
The SEC charged that in proxy statements filed with the Commission from 1997 to 2003, Tyson Foods made misleading disclosures of perquisites and personal benefits provided to Don Tyson both prior to and after his retirement as senior chairman in October 2001.
The Order also orders Tyson Foods to cease and desist from violating the internal controls provisions of the securities laws.
Both parties agreed to settle the charges by consenting to the entry of a final judgment in a civil action filed today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that orders Tyson Foods to pay a $1.5 million penalty and orders Don Tyson to pay a $700,000 penalty.
As a result of these and other findings, the SEC's Order finds that Tyson Foods violated Sections 13(a), 13(b)(2)(B) and 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) and Rules 13a-1, 14a-3 and 14a-9 thereunder, and orders the company to cease and desist from committing any violations and any future violations of these statutory provisions and rules.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) deems it appropriate that cease-and-desist proceedings be, and hereby are, instituted against Tyson Foods, Inc. (“Tyson Foods”) and Donald Tyson (“Mr. Tyson” or “Don Tyson”) (collectively “Respondents”) pursuant to Section 21C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”).
) In the Matter of ) ORDER INSTITUTING CEASE-AND-DESIST ) PROCEEDINGS, MAKING FINDINGS, AND TYSON FOODS, INC. and DONALD TYSON, ) ) IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER PURSUANT TO SECTION 21C OF THE ) SECURITIES EX CHANGE ACT OF 1934 Respondents.
Solely for the purposes of these proceedings and any other proceeding brought by or on behalf of the Commission or to which the Commission is a party, and without admitting or denying the findings herein, except as to the Commission’s jurisdiction over them and the subject matter of these proceedings, which are admitted, Respondents consent to the entry of this Order Instituting Cease-and-Desist Proceedings, Making Findings, and Imposing a Cease-and-Desist Order Pursuant to Section 21C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Order”), as set forth below.1 1 In a separate civil action filed simultaneously with this proceeding, Tyson Foods and Don Tyson each separately consented to the entry of a judgment by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia pursuant to Section 21(d) of the Exchange Act ordering Tyson Foods and Don Tyson to pay civil penalties of $1.5 million and $200,000, respectively.
Tyson Foods violated the proxy solic itation and reporting provisions of the Exchange Act by filing with the Commission annual reports and proxy statements that failed to fully and accurately disclose the perquisites that Don Tyson received during his last five years as senior chairman and the perquisites to which he was entitled pursuant to his Retirement Agreement.
Solely for the purposes of these proceedings and any other proceeding brought by or on behalf of the Commission or to which the Commission is a party, and without admitting or denying the findings herein, except as to the Commission’s jurisdiction over them and the subject matter of these proceedings, which are admitted, Respondents consent to the entry of this Order Instituting Cease-and-Desist Proceedings, Making Findings, and Imposing a Cease-and-Desist Order Pursuant to Section 21C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Order”), as set forth below.1 1 In a separate civil action filed simultaneously with this proceeding, Tyson Foods and Don Tyson each separately consented to the entry of a judgment by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia pursuant to Section 21(d) of the Exchange Act ordering Tyson Foods and Don Tyson to pay civil penalties of $1.5 million and $700,000, respectively.
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Tyson Foods settlement over workplace discrimination
Under the settlement agreement, Tyson Foods agreed to conform its employment eligibility verification process to the requirements of 8 U.S.C. § 1324b, and to ensure that relevant human resources officials participated in specialized OSC-approved or –provided training on the anti-discrimination provision of the INA.
Under the settlement agreement, Tyson Foods agreed to conform its employment eligibility verification process to the requirements of 8 U.S.C. § 1324b, and to ensure that relevant human resources officials participated in specialized OSC-approved or –provided training on the anti-discrimination provision of the INA.
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Tyson Foods, Inc. settlement over bribes public officials
The settlement involving Tyson Foods, Inc. concerns offense.
The Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of its subsidiaries, including Tyson de Mexico, (a) consents to the filing in !he United States District Court for the District of Columbia of a criminal Information charging Tyson Foods, Inc. with conspiracy to commit an offense against !he United States in violation of 18 U.S.c. § 371, namely, to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") (IS U.S.C. § 7&dd-l) (Count One); and violation of the FCPA, 15 U.S.C. § 78dd-l and 18 U.S.C. § 2 (COUllt Two); (b) waive, indictment on such charges and enters into a defened prosecution agreement with !he Department; and (c) agrees to pay a monetary penalty of $4,000,000 to the United States Treasury with respect to the conduct described in the Information and the Statement of Facts.
Criminal Information and Acceptance of Responsibility: Tyson accepts and acknowledges that the United States will file a criminal Information in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia charging Tyson Foods, Inc. with conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States, in violation of 18 U.S.C.
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Tyson Foods, Inc. — environmental violations
The documented action involving Tyson Foods, Inc. concerns environmental violations.
Based on the foregoing, defendant Tyson Foods, Inc. shall pay to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Revolving Fund the penalty amount of $160,000.00, plus post-judgment interest accruing thereon at the rate of 3.58% from the date of entry of this judgment until paid in full.
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Tyson Foods settlement over faces discrimination claim
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced a major litigation settlement with Tyson Foods for $871,000 on behalf of black workers who alleged that they were racially harassed and retaliated against at a chicken processing plant in Ashland, Alabama.
After complaining to Tyson Foods, Inc. about the posting of a "Whites Only" sign on one of Tyson's restrooms at its Ashland, Alabama, facility, two black employees were subjected to adverse personnel actions by Tyson management, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleges in a discrimination lawsuit announced today.
Tyson Foods Sued for Race Bias and Retaliation Against Blacks; 'Whites Only' Restroom at Issue; Rare EEOC Case for Segregated Job Facilities In Deep South [USA]
Tyson Foods Sued for Race Bias and Retaliation Against Blacks; 'Whites Only' Restroom at Issue; Rare EEOC Case for Segregated Job Facilities In Deep South [USA] - Business and Human Rights Centre
District Court for the Northern District of Alabama (In Re Tyson Foods Litigation, Consolidated Case No. CV-05-BE-1704-E).
Emanuel Smith, regional attorney of the EEOCs Birmingham District Office, said, This resolution, along with the additional steps which Tyson Foods took on its own, fairly compensates the employees at the Ashland facility.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced a major litigation settlement with Tyson Foods for $871,000 on behalf of black workers who alleged that they were racially harassed and retaliated against at a chicken processing plant in Ashland, Alabama.
According to its web site (www.tysonfoodsinc.com): Tyson Foods, Inc., founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is the worlds largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef and pork and the second-largest food company in the Fortune 500.
We are pleased that the EEOC, the attorneys for the individual plaintiffs, and the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights were able to work cooperatively with Tyson Foods to resolve this matter amicably, said the EEOCs newly appointed Birmingham district director, Delner Franklin-Thomas.
Tyson Foods, Inc., CV-05-BE-1704-E (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama), alleges that Tyson's violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by discriminating against Henry Adams, Leon Walker, and other black employees, by establishing and maintaining a locked bathroom facility, which on occasion had signs posted on it stating "Out of Order" and "Whites Only". Keys to the facility were distributed to white employees only. After Mr. Adams and Mr. Walker complained of the segregated facility, management subjected them to adverse employment actions, including suspensions and disciplinary write-ups.
TYSON FOODS SUED FOR RACE BIAS AND RETALIATION AGAINST BLACKS; 'WHITES ONLY' RESTROOM AT ISSUE
TYSON FOODS SUED FOR RACE BIAS AND RETALIATION AGAINST BLACKS; 'WHITES ONLY' RESTROOM AT ISSUE | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission