Greeley, Colorado

Greeley, Colorado is the location of a large JBS USA meat processing plant, one of the nation's largest. JBS USA is the world's largest meat producer. The plant is currently newsworthy due to an impending strike by approximately 3,800 of its workers. This strike, commencing Monday, represents the first labor action of its kind in the U.S. beef slaughterhouse industry since the 1980s. The primary reason for the strike appears to be related to labor disputes, though specific details are not provided in the articles. The strike's relevance lies in its potential impact on U.S. meat prices, particularly ground beef, which has already seen significant increases. It also poses a challenge to the Trump administration, given concerns about the cost of living.