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It’s no secret.

Local officials have known for months that there were serious problems at Pilgrim’s Pride’s Union County facilities.

Worker productivity is down, quality control isn’t where it needs to be and the company hasn’t recouped its investment after millions were spent on renovations.

On top of that, skyrocketing corn-feed prices are choking Pilgrim’s Pride’s company-wide bottom line, prompting management to identify ways they can cut back and save money, according to a company spokesman.

On Tuesday, Pilgrim’s told managers and workers at...