Name: JBS workers launch first US meatpacking strike in 40 years
Uploaded: 2026-03-17T17:03:03.000Z
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JBS employees took to the streets of Colorado on Monday for the start of a two week strike to picket against the world's largest meat company.

It was a rare labour stoppage at a US Meatpacking plant and a sign of upheaval in the beef industry.

The Union represents about 3,800 employees at the facility.

It said it was the first time US Meatpacking workers had gone on strike in four decades.

Workers have faced off with the company over wage increases they say fall short of inflation and over charges for safety equipment.

The dispute reduces US Beef production capacity at a time when consumers face record prices.

And as Donald Trump has struggled to make good on a pledge to cool costs, prices soared after a years long drought burned up grazing lands and and drove ranchers to slash their herds to the lowest level in 75 years.

JBS ability to process beef was unclear since the union said it represents all production workers.