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Swift Beef Co. Strike Hits Third Week Amid Wage Dispute

3/28/2026

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The Swift Beef Co. plant in Greeley extended its strike into a third week.
The strike began March 16, marking the first U.S. slaughterhouse strike since 1985.
Union President Kim Cordova said a wage increase below 2% is inadequate.
JBS USA, the plant's owner, said operations continue at reduced levels and production is redirected.
Analysts say the strike could boost industry profit margins by reducing processing capacity.

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The Swift Beef Co. plant in Greeley extended its strike into a third week.
The strike began March 16, marking the first U.S. slaughterhouse strike since 1985.
Union President Kim Cordova said a wage increase below 2% is inadequate.
JBS USA, the plant's owner, said operations continue at reduced levels and production is redirected.
Analysts say the strike could boost industry profit margins by reducing processing capacity.