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Strike Begins at JBS Greeley Meatpacking Plant

Two-week walkout involves about 3,800 union members in Colorado; JBS adjusts cattle deliveries as Northern California Kaiser nurses plan a one-day strike

About 3,800 unionized workers at JBS's Greeley, Colorado, beef plant, one of the largest in the U.S., began a two-week strike Monday over pay, safety and alleged unfair labor practices. UFCW Local 7 says 99% of members authorized the walkout, citing wage offers under 2% annually and employee charges for protective equipment. JBS halted operations ahead of the action and is adjusting cattle deliveries to limit disruption, and says its offer provides wage increases, a secure pension and long-term stability to other unionized workers; it plans to operate the plant this week.

In health care, more than 23,000 Kaiser nurses plan a one-day Northern California strike Wednesday in support of mental health workers protesting AI use. In Washington state, a roughly two-month strike by about 170 MultiCare Yakima Memorial technical employees ended, with bargaining due to resume Tuesday under a federal mediator. In media, Writers Guild Staff Union members kept picketing outside SAG-AFTRA as the Writers Guild of America and AMPTP opened contract talks for the first time since 2023.

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Concurrent actions across food processing and health care this week indicate multiple active contract disputes with potential effects on beef supply chains and hospital operations.

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Image for article: Some <b>workers striking</b> at the JBS meatpacking facility say they were put in danger on the jobOngoing

Some workers striking at the JBS meatpacking facility say they were put in danger on the job

9 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 17, 2026, 6:06 AM ET
coloradosun.com(opens in a new tab)

But “many” JBS employees chose to go to work instead of striking, said Nikki Richardson, a company spokesperson, because “they want stability, they ...

Start: Mar 16800 workers
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage Processing
Image for article: Thousands of <b>workers strike</b> at JBS meatpacking plant - NBC NewsOngoing

Thousands of workers strike at JBS meatpacking plant - NBC News

10 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 17, 2026, 5:00 AM ET
nbcnews.com(opens in a new tab)

Thousands of workers strike at JBS meatpacking plantMarch 16, 2026. Read More. Get more news on. Drones intercepted near the U.S. embassy in ...

Start: Mar 16
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage ProcessingFood Supply Chain (packaging, distribution)
Image for article: 3,800 <b>workers strike</b> at one of largest meatpacking plants | Business - TelegraphHerald.comOngoing

3,800 workers strike at one of largest meatpacking plants | Business - TelegraphHerald.com

12 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 17, 2026, 3:05 AM ET
telegraphherald.com(opens in a new tab)

GREELEY, Colo. — About 3800 workers for the world's largest meatpacking company began striking Monday in Colorado, and if they don't get a new ...

3,800 workers
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage Processing
Image for article: JBS <b>workers</b> in Greeley walk out on Day 1 of a <b>strike</b> that could rattle the beef industryOngoing

JBS workers in Greeley walk out on Day 1 of a strike that could rattle the beef industry

13 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 17, 2026, 1:08 AM ET
kunc.org(opens in a new tab)

After union negotiations fell apart with the meatpacking giant JBS last week, workers went on strike Monday. They're fighting for better pay and ...

Start: Mar 16
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage ProcessingFood Supply Chain (packaging, distribution)Other Logistics
Image for article: Thousands of workers strike at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the USOngoing

Thousands of workers strike at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US

15 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 16, 2026, 11:24 PM ET
djournal.com(opens in a new tab)

Thousands of workers for the world's largest meatpacking company have gone on strike. The dispute could make already costly beef even more ...

UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage Processing

Thousands of Kaiser nurses to join Northern California strike this week over AI

16 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 16, 2026, 11:00 PM ET
sfchronicle.com(opens in a new tab)

More than 23000 Kaiser nurses plan a one-day Northern California strike Wednesday in support of mental health workers protesting AI use.

Planned23,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Hospitals & ClinicsNursing & Care FacilitiesOther Healthcare
Image for article: <b>Strike</b> ends, bargaining continues for MultiCare Yakima Memorial <b>workers</b> | Local | yakimaherald.comSettled

Strike ends, bargaining continues for MultiCare Yakima Memorial workers | Local | yakimaherald.com

16 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 16, 2026, 10:38 PM ET
yakimaherald.com(opens in a new tab)

MultiCare workers picket in front of the hospital while on strike Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Yakima, Wash. Evan Abell / Yakima Herald-Republic.

Start: Jan 17End: Mar 15170 workers
UNITED_STATES
Hospitals & Clinics
Image for article: Meatpacking <b>Workers Strike</b> Over Unfair Wages and Practices - Powder &amp; Bulk SolidsOngoing

Meatpacking Workers Strike Over Unfair Wages and Practices - Powder & Bulk Solids

17 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 16, 2026, 9:56 PM ET
powderbulksolids.com(opens in a new tab)

Employees protest unfair practices and wages. ... Several beef patties on a conveyor in a meat processing plant. JBS Foods workers are. Striking workers ...

3,800 workers
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage ProcessingFood Supply Chain (packaging, distribution)
Image for article: Thousands of <b>workers strike</b> at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US - KARE 11Ongoing

Thousands of workers strike at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US - KARE 11

17 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 16, 2026, 9:49 PM ET
kare11.com(opens in a new tab)

Thousands of workers for the world's largest meatpacking company have gone on strike. The dispute could make already costly beef even more expensive ...

UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage ProcessingFood Supply Chain (packaging, distribution)

Latest headlines | Thousands of JBS workers now on strike in Greeley - YouTube

18 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 16, 2026, 8:50 PM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

Latest headlines | Thousands of JBS workers now on strike in Greeley. 577 views · 6 hours ago ...more. 9NEWS. 544K. Subscribe.

Ongoing
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage Processing
Image for article: Thousands of <b>workers</b> go on <b>strike</b> at meatpacking plant in Colorado: What to knowOngoing

Thousands of workers go on strike at meatpacking plant in Colorado: What to know

18 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 16, 2026, 8:39 PM ET
livenowfox.com(opens in a new tab)

Thousands of workers from the Swift Beef Co. are going on strike after alleging the company committed unfair labor practices.

3,762 workers
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage ProcessingFood Supply Chain (packaging, distribution)
Image for article: WGA, Studios Begin Talks As <b>Striking</b> Writers <b>Staff</b> Picket Outside SAG-AFTRA HQOngoing

WGA, Studios Begin Talks As Striking Writers Staff Picket Outside SAG-AFTRA HQ

18 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 16, 2026, 8:35 PM ET
deadline.com(opens in a new tab)

Scabby the Rat & striking Writers Guild Staff Union members protested outside SAG-AFTRA HQ today as the WGA & the studios had 1st day of contract ...

12 workers
UNITED_STATES
Film, TV & Music
Image for article: Thousands of meatpacking <b>workers</b> walk off the job in first <b>strike</b> in 40 years | KSL.comOngoing

Thousands of meatpacking workers walk off the job in first strike in 40 years | KSL.com

18 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 16, 2026, 8:35 PM ET
ksl.com(opens in a new tab)

Thousands of JBS meatpacking workers in Colorado began a strike over contract disputes. The union demands higher wages, safety equipment and better ...

3,800 workers
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage Processing
Image for article: 3,800 <b>workers</b> are on <b>strike</b> at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the USOngoing

3,800 workers are on strike at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US

18 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 16, 2026, 8:17 PM ET
scrippsnews.com(opens in a new tab)

The walkout at the Swift Beef Co. plant in Greeley began Monday after the union said 99% of the workers voted to authorize the strike, ...

3,800 workers
UNITED_STATES
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Food & Beverage Processing
Image for article: Ticker: 3,800 <b>workers strike</b> at meatpacking plant; Self-storage megadeal in the worksOngoing

Ticker: 3,800 workers strike at meatpacking plant; Self-storage megadeal in the works

19 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 16, 2026, 7:38 PM ET
bostonherald.com(opens in a new tab)

About 3800 workers for the world's largest meatpacking company began striking Monday in Colorado, and if they don't get a new contract soon, ...

3,800 workers
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage ProcessingReal Estate & Property ServicesInvestment & Asset ManagementWarehousing & Distribution
Image for article: 3,800 <b>workers</b> are on <b>strike</b> at a massive U.S. meatpacking plant. They want higher wages ...Ongoing

3,800 workers are on strike at a massive U.S. meatpacking plant. They want higher wages ...

19 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 16, 2026, 7:15 PM ET
pbs.org(opens in a new tab)

GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — About 3,800 workers at one of the nation's largest meatpacking plants began striking Monday in Colorado in what union ...

3,800 workers
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage ProcessingFood Supply Chain (packaging, distribution)
Image for article: Thousands of JBS <b>workers strike</b> at Greeley beef plant over wages and work conditionsOngoing

Thousands of JBS workers strike at Greeley beef plant over wages and work conditions

20 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 16, 2026, 6:48 PM ET
9news.com(opens in a new tab)

The strike could last weeks, according to UFCW Local 7, which is the union representing the workers. Author: Amanda Gilbert. Published: 4:43 PM MDT ...

UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage Processing
Image for article: Thousands go on <b>strike</b> at Greeley&#39;s JBS meatpacking plant | Rocky Mountain PBSOngoing

Thousands go on strike at Greeley's JBS meatpacking plant | Rocky Mountain PBS

20 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 16, 2026, 6:31 PM ET
rmpbs.org(opens in a new tab)

After months of negotiations, workers took to the picket line early Monday morning outside the JBS meatpacking plant.

Start: Mar 163,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage ProcessingFood Supply Chain (packaging, distribution)
Image for article: Samsung Elec <b>workers</b>&#39; <b>strike</b> plan would disrupt chip supply, union chief says - Yahoo FinancePlanned

Samsung Elec workers' strike plan would disrupt chip supply, union chief says - Yahoo Finance

20 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 16, 2026, 6:09 PM ET
finance.yahoo.com(opens in a new tab)

The biggest workers' union at South Korea's Samsung Electronics has threatened to disrupt chip production as members vote on a plan to strike in ...

SOUTH_KOREA
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Hardware & Electronics
Image for article: 3,800 Greeley <b>workers strike</b> at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US - Denver7Ongoing

3,800 Greeley workers strike at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US - Denver7

21 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 16, 2026, 5:54 PM ET
denver7.com(opens in a new tab)

(AP) — About 3,800 workers for the world's largest meatpacking company began striking Monday in Colorado, and if they don't get a new contract soon, ...

3,800 workers
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage ProcessingFood Supply Chain (packaging, distribution)Freight & Cargo
Image for article: Thousands of JBS <b>employees strike</b> in Greeley - KUNCOngoing

Thousands of JBS employees strike in Greeley - KUNC

21 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 16, 2026, 5:35 PM ET
kunc.org(opens in a new tab)

Workers at JBS USA's meatpacking plant took to the picket line Monday, with union employees braving temperatures in the teens in the first such strike ...

Start: Mar 163,800 workers
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage Processing
Image for article: 3,800 <b>workers</b> are on <b>strike</b> at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US - KWTXOngoing

3,800 workers are on strike at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US - KWTX

21 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 16, 2026, 5:10 PM ET
kwtx.com(opens in a new tab)

About 3800 workers at one of the nation's largest meatpacking plants began striking Monday in Colorado in what union representatives said was the ...

3,800 workers
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage Processing

3,800 workers are set to strike Monday at one of largest meatpacking plants - YouTube

22 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 16, 2026, 4:41 PM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

About 3800 workers at one of the nation's largest meatpacking plants were set to strike Monday morning in Colorado.

Planned3,800 workers
UNITED_STATES
Food & Beverage ProcessingOther Manufacturing
Image for article: Portland Community College <b>strike</b> continues as <b>staff</b> unions conduct all-day mediationOngoing

Portland Community College strike continues as staff unions conduct all-day mediation

22 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 16, 2026, 4:10 PM ET
opb.org(opens in a new tab)

Last week, the two unions representing staff and faculty at Portland Community College declared a strike, the first for any community college in ...

Start: Mar 11
UNITED_STATES
Schools & Universities