JBS Greeley Beef Plant Workers Reach New Contract

3,800 employees at major Colorado facility ratify new labor deal after dispute.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:01pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life featuring a stack of freshly stamped union contracts, a pair of work gloves, and a single beef bone on a clean white background, conceptually representing the resolution of a labor dispute in the beef industry.A new labor contract at a major US beef plant aims to maintain stability in the nation's meat supply chain.Greeley Today

The labor union representing around 3,800 workers at the JBS USA beef processing plant in Greeley, Colorado has reached a new contract agreement with the company, ending a labor dispute that disrupted operations at one of the nation's largest beef facilities.

Why it matters

The Greeley JBS plant is a critical part of the US beef supply chain, processing thousands of cattle per day. The labor dispute had the potential to significantly impact beef prices and availability for consumers across the country if it had not been resolved.

The details

The new contract was ratified by union members after negotiations between the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 and JBS management. Details of the contract were not immediately disclosed, but the deal is expected to provide improved wages, benefits, and working conditions for the plant's employees.

  • The labor dispute at the Greeley JBS plant began in early 2026.
  • The new contract was reached and ratified by workers on April 13, 2026.

The players

JBS USA

A major American beef processing company that operates the large Greeley, Colorado beef plant.

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7

The labor union representing the approximately 3,800 workers at the JBS Greeley beef plant.

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What they’re saying

“This new contract is a win-win for our members and the company. It provides stability for our workers and ensures the plant can continue operating at full capacity.”

— Kim Cordova, President, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7

The takeaway

The resolution of the labor dispute at the critical JBS Greeley beef plant demonstrates the importance of productive negotiations between workers and management to maintain the stability of the US food supply chain.