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Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plant win wage increases in deal with JBS USA

Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plant win wage increases in deal with JBS USA

Workers at the Swift Beef Co. plant in Greeley, Colorado, have reached a deal with plant owner JBS USA
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Colorado Meatpacking Workers Secure Wage Increases in JBS USA Agreement

Colorado Meatpacking Workers Secure Wage Increases in JBS USA Agreement

Workers at the Swift Beef Co. plant in Greeley, Colorado, have reached an agreement with JBS USA following a multiweek strike. The agreement includes wage increases over the next two years and a $750 one-time bonus. The strike, led by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 Union, aimed to secure higher wages and better healthcare for the workers. The contract also requires JBS USA to cover personal protective equipment costs and protect workers from healthcare cost increases. The union will withdraw seven alleged unfair labor practice charges as part of the agreement.
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Labor Leader Arthur Loevy Passes Away, Leaving Legacy of Advocacy

Labor Leader Arthur Loevy Passes Away, Leaving Legacy of Advocacy

Arthur Loevy, a prominent labor leader and civil rights attorney, has passed away at the age of 87. Loevy was known for his work with the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America and his role in forming UNITE, a major labor union. Throughout his career, he advocated for workers' rights and was involved in various social justice causes, including the NAACP and the Illinois Labor Network Against Apartheid. After retiring from union work, Loevy became a civil rights attorney, focusing on wrongful convictions and police abuse cases.
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Labor Negotiations Shift Focus to Control Over Automation Technologies

Labor Negotiations Shift Focus to Control Over Automation Technologies

Labor Negotiations Shift Focus to Control Over Automation Technologies
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Mother's Market Workers Launch Union Drive in Costa Mesa

Mother's Market Workers Launch Union Drive in Costa Mesa

Grocery workers at Mother's Market in Costa Mesa have initiated a union drive, seeking recognition from United Food and Commercial Workers Local 324. The campaign, led by a group called 'Hearts United,' aims to address issues such as wages and scheduling. The workers, supported by Costa Mesa Mayor John Stephens and Councilmember Manuel Chavez, marched into the store to deliver a letter to management. The action is part of a broader effort to unionize Mother's Market locations across Orange County, potentially adding up to 600 members to UFCW 324's ranks. Workers cite low wages and high turnover as key issues, with some employees unable to afford groceries despite a 25% discount.
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BP and United Steelworkers Provide Updates Amid Whiting Refinery Lockout

BP and United Steelworkers Provide Updates Amid Whiting Refinery Lockout

BP and United Steelworkers Provide Updates Amid Whiting Refinery Lockout
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Disney Announces Layoffs of 1,000 Employees Amidst Strategic Restructuring

Disney Announces Layoffs of 1,000 Employees Amidst Strategic Restructuring

Disney Announces Layoffs of 1,000 Employees Amidst Strategic Restructuring
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Maine Lawmakers Pass Pay Transparency Bill, Await Governor's Approval

Maine Lawmakers Pass Pay Transparency Bill, Await Governor's Approval

Maine's legislature has passed a bill requiring employers to include pay ranges in job advertisements, which now awaits the signature of Governor Janet T. Mills. The bill, known as HP 18, aims to increase pay transparency and address wage disparities, particularly benefiting women and workers of color. This legislative move aligns Maine with over a dozen other states and Washington, DC, which have implemented similar measures over the past five years. The bill's passage follows a delay due to the state budget process, highlighting ongoing efforts to promote equitable pay practices.
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Companies Face Divergent Regulatory Pressures on DEI from State Attorneys General

Companies Face Divergent Regulatory Pressures on DEI from State Attorneys General

Companies Face Divergent Regulatory Pressures on DEI from State Attorneys General
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Meatpacker JBS reaches tentative agreement with striking Colorado workers

Meatpacker JBS reaches tentative agreement with striking Colorado workers

April 12 (Reuters) - Workers at JBS ratified a tentative two-year agreement with the world's largest meat company, covering nearly 3,800 workers at the JBS flagship beef processing plant in Greeley, Colorado, according to statements from both the union and the company on Sunday.
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Union Workers Secure New Contract with JBS After Three-Week Strike

Union Workers Secure New Contract with JBS After Three-Week Strike

Union Workers Secure New Contract with JBS After Three-Week Strike
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Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plan win wage increases in deal with JBS USA

Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plan win wage increases in deal with JBS USA

Workers at the Swift Beef Co. plant in Greeley, Colorado, have reached a deal with plant owner JBS USA