Meatpacking Plant Strike Ends as Union Leaders Reach Deal with JBS in Colorado

GREELEY, COLO. (RFD NEWS) — There are new details on a JBS labor deal restoring full operations at its Greeley, Colorado, beef processing plant.

The agreement ended a strike that occurred over more than three weeks, disrupting operations at one of the nation’s largest beef-processing facilities. JBS says the plant is now returning to full capacity as workers return to work.

The company says the contract runs through April 2028 and includes wage increases and one-time payments for eligible workers.

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