JBS Meatpackers in Colorado Plan Strike

Over three thousand meatpackers at JBS Greeley plant in Colorado plan to strike on March sixteenth due to stalled contract talks, focusing on wages and protective gear costs. The union rejected a sixty-cent hourly raise proposal, arguing its insufficient given rising healthcare costs and local living expenses. JBS maintains its offer is fair, citing a national deal and increased pay since 2019. If the strike occurs, JBS will shift production to other facilities. This would be the first meatpacking strike in Colorado since 1985 and nationwide since 1985. A Denver foundation holding JBS shares plans to join the workers on the picket line, as negotiations remain deadlocked. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/671930d773dd84df