3,800 workers are set to strike Monday at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]March 16, 2026 at 09:53 AM

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Approximately 3,800 workers at the JBS Swift Beef Co. meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colorado, initiated a strike on Monday morning. The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7, representing the employees, alleges that JBS USA engaged in unfair labor practices and retaliated against workers during contract negotiations. This marks the first strike at a U.S. beef slaughterhouse since 1985. The strike occurs amid historically low U.S. cattle populations and concerns about rising beef prices. JBS USA stated that it will continue operations with non-striking employees and shift production to other facilities as needed, aiming to minimize disruption.

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Minnesota 30% Hormel 30% Lexington, Nebraska 30% Argentina 30% Donald Trump 40% United States ×350% Matt Shechter ×250% Swift Beef Co. 60% Greeley, Colorado ×470% Kim Cordova ×270% United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 80% JBS USA ×490%

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