Kalamazoo, MI
A union filled a grievance against to Western Michigan University by hiring goats to clear 15 acres of woodlands.
The use of the goats did not affect human employment in any way.
The University didn't want to use chemicals, so decided to use the goats instead.
Goats are a cost effective way to get rid of poison ivy and invasive species.
There has been no complaints about the goats, either before or while they are being used, except for the union.
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