December 6, 2007
Springfield, TENNESSEE: Investigation: Plant A Magnet For Illegal Aliens (Electrolux)

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SPRINGFIELD, Tennessee -- A hidden camera investigation conducted by NewsChannel 5 revealed Springfield's biggest employer may be the biggest offender when it comes to hiring undocumented immigrants.

Electrolux is one of the largest manufacturing plants in Middle Tennessee.

It employs thousands of workers.

But a NewsChannel 5 investigation uncovered some disturbing facts about many of those employees.

From city leaders to factory employees, several people said the same thing about Electrolux. They said illegal immigrants, not Americans, comprise a large portion of its workforce.

Three years ago, the company came to Robertson County and local residents were excited about the hundreds of new jobs it would bring.

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Posted by tyne at December 6, 2007
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