Approximately 3,800 workers at the JBS USA meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colorado, went on strike on Monday, March 16, 2026. The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 7 union called the walkout, citing a failure to reach a new contract agreement with the company after the previous one expired. The union represents the workers at one of the nation's largest beef processing facilities.
The primary issues in the dispute are wages, healthcare benefits, and workplace safety conditions. Union officials have stated that this is the first major strike at a U.S. beef plant in decades. The plant's operations have been significantly disrupted by the work stoppage.
JBS USA has stated that it remains committed to reaching a fair agreement and has contingency plans to minimize supply chain disruptions. The strike comes amid ongoing national discussions about labor conditions in the meatpacking industry. Negotiations between the union and the company are ongoing.
