According to the Greeley Tribune, the United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 7 and JBS USA have signed a four-year contract following extended discussions and bargaining. The new agreement incorporates wages ranging from $21.75 to $28.25 per hour, disability pay from $250 to $425 per week and an improved health insurance program.
During the COVID outbreak, workers at the Greeley, CO. plant were infected at a high level and complaints over alleged lack of concern by management and preventive measures resulted in walkouts.
It is evident that JBS has attained labor stability for the Greeley plant, but obviously the UFCW Local 7 has set a standard for collective bargaining that will be applied to other red meat plants, ultimately to be reflected in the cost of product.