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Meatpackers Plan Strike at JBS Greeley Plant

About 3,800 UFCW Local 7 members in Colorado set March 16 walkout over pay and protective-gear reimbursement after negotiations stall

Nearly 3,800 unionized workers at JBS’s Greeley, Colorado, meatpacking plant plan to strike March 16 after contract talks stalled, according to United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7. After working under a contract extension since July, the union ended it effective March 15 and cites wages and protective-gear reimbursement as key issues; it says 99% backed the strike after alleging unfair labor practices. JBS proposed raises of 60 cents an hour in year one and 30 cents in each of the next two, and the company disputed the union’s claims in a statement.

In U.S. higher education, unionized faculty and classified staff at Portland Community College plan to strike Wednesday unless agreements are reached, while about 3,500 student workers at Columbia University are voting on strike authorization. In the United Kingdom, Unison is balloting support staff at the University of Staffordshire after a proposed 1.4% pay rise for 2025/26 and a delayed implementation. Separately, Starbucks plans to close five Seattle stores, four of them unionized, prompting Workers United to file an unfair labor practice charge and seek bargaining over the closures.

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Parallel strike plans and ballots across U.S. manufacturing and education, and U.K. higher education, indicate sustained disputes over pay and bargaining timelines.

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Image for article: <b>Strike</b> threat over University of Staffordshire pay offer - BBCPlanned

Strike threat over University of Staffordshire pay offer - BBC

11 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 10, 2026, 2:39 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

Support staff at a university have been asked whether they would be prepared to go on strike after an "insulting" pay offer, a union has said. Unison ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Schools & Universities
Image for article: Should Unions Radically Rethink First Contracts? - JacobinSettled

Should Unions Radically Rethink First Contracts? - Jacobin

13 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 10, 2026, 12:45 AM ET
jacobin.com(opens in a new tab)

It was a valiant effort by the workers, but the outcome was sadly predictable under current conditions. ... strike threat at the company's sole US ...

UNITED_STATES
Other RetailOther ManufacturingUncategorized
Image for article: Dublin teachers begin <b>strike</b> - YouTubeOngoing

Dublin teachers begin strike - YouTube

16 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 9:14 PM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

... India Fast Workers. Street Food 8K•1.7M views · 44:13 · Go to channel Rachel Maddow News · Iran's New Supreme Leader Issues First Message to the ...

IRELAND
Schools & Universities
Image for article: 5 Starbucks stores in Seattle set to close, including busy Armory location - KOMO NewsStatus Unknown

5 Starbucks stores in Seattle set to close, including busy Armory location - KOMO News

16 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 8:55 PM ET
komonews.com(opens in a new tab)

... workers in its hometown. The union confirmed that the ... SEE ALSO | Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company's busy Red Cup Day.

UNITED_STATES
General Retail (supermarkets, department stores)Specialty Retail (coffee chains, fashion, electronics)
Image for article: Nearly 3800 JBS unionized meatpackers in Greeley plan to <b>strike</b> March 16Planned

Nearly 3800 JBS unionized meatpackers in Greeley plan to strike March 16

17 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 8:01 PM ET
coloradosun.com(opens in a new tab)

JBS employees have been working on an extension of the expired contract since July. Last week, the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 ...

3,800 workers
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage Processing
Image for article: Portland Community College faculty, <b>staff</b> prepare to <b>strike</b> as deadline looms | kgw.comPlanned

Portland Community College faculty, staff prepare to strike as deadline looms | kgw.com

18 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 7:12 PM ET
kgw.com(opens in a new tab)

Unionized faculty and classified staff are all set to strike Wednesday unless negotiations with PCC administrators yield agreements. Author: Jamie ...

UNITED_STATES
Schools & Universities
Image for article: Why Grad Students at Columbia May Go on <b>Strike</b> - The Free PressPlanned

Why Grad Students at Columbia May Go on Strike - The Free Press

19 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 6:29 PM ET
thefp.com(opens in a new tab)

... strike. The union, representing about 3,500 student workers, has asked them to authorize a strike. The results of that vote could be announced as ...

3,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Schools & Universities
Image for article: JBS <b>workers</b> to <b>strike</b> at US beef plant as consumers face record prices - TradingViewPlanned

JBS workers to strike at US beef plant as consumers face record prices - TradingView

20 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 5:16 PM ET
tradingview.com(opens in a new tab)

By Tom Polansek About 3800 JBS meatpacking workers in Greeley, Colorado, plan to go on strike starting on March 16, the workers' union said on ...

Start: Mar 163,800 workers
UNITED_STATES
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Food & Beverage Processing
Image for article: Cattle Prices Plummet as Union Plans to <b>Strike</b> at Colorado&#39;s JBS Packing PlantPlanned

Cattle Prices Plummet as Union Plans to Strike at Colorado's JBS Packing Plant

20 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 5:05 PM ET
dtnpf.com(opens in a new tab)

... Workers (UFCW) Local 7 union intend to strike at the JBS packing plant in Greeley, Colorado, as early as March 16. More Recommended for You.

Start: Mar 16
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage ProcessingFarming & LivestockFood Supply Chain (packaging, distribution)
Image for article: JBS <b>workers</b> confirm <b>strike</b> at Northern Colorado meat processing plant over alleged unfair ...Planned

JBS workers confirm strike at Northern Colorado meat processing plant over alleged unfair ...

20 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 5:03 PM ET
cbsnews.com(opens in a new tab)

Workers at the largest meat supplier in the world will strike at its Greeley plant, according to the workers' union, which said 99% of workers at ...

Start: Mar 16
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage ProcessingFood Supply Chain (packaging, distribution)
Image for article: Montreal terminal operator signs deal with <b>striking</b> office <b>workers</b> | Journal of CommerceSettled

Montreal terminal operator signs deal with striking office workers | Journal of Commerce

20 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 5:02 PM ET
joc.com(opens in a new tab)

The port's Cast and Racine terminals remained open to vessels during the five-month strike by clerical staff, which began last September.

CANADA
Shipping & PortsOther Logistics
Image for article: Current Affairs has Unionized with the Chicago News GuildStatus Unknown

Current Affairs has Unionized with the Chicago News Guild

21 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 4:15 PM ET
currentaffairs.org(opens in a new tab)

We are a publication that embodies pro-labor values and treats workers with respect, and I strongly support the unionization of our workforce.

UNITED_STATES
Journalism & Publishing
Image for article: JBS <b>workers</b> in Greeley to go on <b>strike</b> next week, union announces - Loveland Reporter-HeraldPlanned

JBS workers in Greeley to go on strike next week, union announces - Loveland Reporter-Herald

21 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 4:05 PM ET
reporterherald.com(opens in a new tab)

Thousands of workers at the JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley plan to go on strike March 16 amid stalled contract negotiations and accusations that ...

3,800 workers
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage Processing
Image for article: United States: The Case for a Nationwide General <b>Strike</b> on May 1 - ISAPlanned

United States: The Case for a Nationwide General Strike on May 1 - ISA

21 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 3:59 PM ET
internationalsocialist.net(opens in a new tab)

Opinion Polls Alone Won't Bring Down Trump · Protests, Rapid Response, Boycotts & Strikes · Why Strikes? · Overcoming Fear & Anti-Worker Laws · Make A May ...

Start: May 1End: May 1
UNITED_STATES
Non-profit & NGOsUncategorized
Image for article: JBS Greeley Beef Plant <b>Workers</b> Vote to Authorize <b>Strike</b> - Western Ag NetworkPlanned

JBS Greeley Beef Plant Workers Vote to Authorize Strike - Western Ag Network

22 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 3:06 PM ET
westernagnetwork.com(opens in a new tab)

A potential strike at the JBS packing plant in Greeley, Colorado is raising concerns across the cattle complex and beef supply chain. Union workers at ...

Start: Mar 16
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage ProcessingFood Supply Chain (packaging, distribution)
Image for article: Fruitvale municipal <b>workers</b> vote unanimously in favour of <b>strike</b> action - Rossland NewsPlanned

Fruitvale municipal workers vote unanimously in favour of strike action - Rossland News

22 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 3:05 PM ET
rosslandnews.com(opens in a new tab)

Unionized municipal workers in Fruitvale have voted unanimously in favour of strike action as contract negotiations with the village remain at a ...

10 workers
CANADA
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public Services
Image for article: <b>Striking staff</b> at textiles firm secure 6% pay rise - Yahoo News NZSettled

Striking staff at textiles firm secure 6% pay rise - Yahoo News NZ

23 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 2:13 PM ET
nz.news.yahoo.com(opens in a new tab)

About 50 staff members from WSP Textiles took part in strike action [BBC]. Workers at two textile factories are celebrating after their industrial ...

50 workers
NEW_ZEALAND
Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)
Image for article: Striking staff at WSP Textiles firm secure 6.1% pay riseSettled

Striking staff at WSP Textiles firm secure 6.1% pay rise

23 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 2:11 PM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

BBC A group of workers waving red Unite UNION flags on the roadside. They are BBC. About 50 staff members from WSP Textiles took part in strike action.

50 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)
Image for article: New York University Professors Set Strike Deadline, Student Resident Advisors ‘Protest Missed’ Payments - Professors Set To Begin Work Stoppage On March 23rdPlanned

New York University Professors Set Strike Deadline, Student Resident Advisors ‘Protest Missed’ Payments - Professors Set To Begin Work Stoppage On March 23rd

23 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 2:04 PM ET
wnylabortoday.com(opens in a new tab)

Contract Faculty United-United Auto Workers (CFU-UAW)-represented Members employed at New York University (NYU) have set an Unfair Labor Practice ...

Start: Mar 23
UNITED_STATES
Schools & Universities

Fruitvale Municipal Workers Vote Overwhelmingly in Favour of Strike Action - Morningstar

23 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 2:01 PM ET
morningstar.com(opens in a new tab)

Strike action is always a last resort, and our goal remains reaching a fair deal without disrupting the services residents and businesses count on.”.

Planned
UNITED_STATES
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Fruitvale Municipal Workers Vote Overwhelmingly in Favour of Strike ActionPlanned

Fruitvale Municipal Workers Vote Overwhelmingly in Favour of Strike Action

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 1:43 PM ET
businesswire.com(opens in a new tab)

CUPE 2087 members have voted 100 percent in favour of strike action, in a vote held last Wednesday (March 4). “Our members are proud to provide ...

10 workers
CANADA
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public Services
Image for article: Samsung workers mull late-May strikeSettled

Samsung workers mull late-May strike

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 1:14 PM ET
taipeitimes.com(opens in a new tab)

Samsung Electronics Co's unionized workers began voting yesterday on whether to stage an 18-day strike in demand of higher pay.

Start: May 21End: Jun 789,000 workers
SOUTH_KOREA
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Hardware & Electronics

Facebook

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 1:06 PM ET
facebook.com(opens in a new tab)

“We are urging the county government to pay the workers immediately, or else we will be forced to issue a strike notice,” he added. 3. 1 share.

Planned
KENYA
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public Services
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Undocumented Women’s Fund Gathers for 10th Annual Women’s Strike NYC Fest

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 09, 2026, 12:34 PM ET
indypendent.org(opens in a new tab)

However, it was “also about the rights of the workers that are providing that care,” said Ximena. As Rosanna, a member of the New York State ...

UNITED_STATES
Non-profit & NGOs