Teamsters union members at Smithfield Foods have voted to ratify a new five-year contract, covering approximately 8,500 workers at the company's pork processing plants in multiple states. The contract was approved on May 5, 2026, according to union officials.
The agreement includes wage increases, improved benefits, and enhanced safety measures. Specific financial terms were not disclosed, but union representatives said the contract addresses key worker concerns.
Smithfield Foods, a subsidiary of WH Group, is one of the largest pork processors in the United States. The contract covers workers at plants in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, and Virginia.
