Meatpackers Strike at Major Plant, Threatening Beef Supply

A strike at JBS USA’s Greeley, Colorado plant began Monday, impacting the nation’s meat supply and potentially exacerbating already high beef prices for consumers. This marks the first work stoppage at a U.S. beef slaughterhouse in four decades. Approximately 3,800 workers walked off the job at the facility, which employs thousands. The company anticipated the labor action and proactively shifted production from the Colorado plant to mitigate disruptions. The strike poses a new challenge to the stability of the US meat supply, as consumers are currently facing record-high beef costs. The situation remains ongoing as of Monday.