JBS USA and Union Reach Agreement to End Strike at Colorado Meatpacking Plant
Workers at the Swift Beef Co. plant in Greeley, Colorado, have reached an agreement with JBS USA, ending a multiweek strike. The strike, led by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 Union, was initiated to demand higher wages and better healthcare benefits. The new agreement includes wage increases over the next two years and a $750 one-time bonus. Additionally, the contract ensures the company will cover personal protective equipment costs and protect workers from rising healthcare expenses. The union described the agreement as a significant victory, highlighting the workers' determination and resilience during the strike. JBS USA expressed satisfaction with the resolution but noted disappointment over the union's decision to eliminate pension benefits negotiated last year. 
