A Somali Muslim leader said the state commission that handles discrimination complaints needs to investigate concerns at a Grand Island meatpacking plant, not educate the community.

Somali Muslim advocate Mohamed Rage said the state Equal Opportunity Commission needs to investigate and take action against the JBS Swift and Company plant.

Muslim workers at the plant have pushed for accommodations with break times to allow prayer at sunset. The issue has sparked proaests [sic], walkouts and mass firings.[Link]