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Workers in Colorado Have Shut Down One of the Nation’s Biggest Meatpacking Plants

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Workers in Colorado Have Shut Down One of the Nation’s Biggest Meatpacking Plants It’s the largest strike in decades. Who wins if meat prices keep rising? This article was produced in collaboration with Mother Jones. It may not be reproduced without express permission from FERN. If you are interested in republishing or reposting this article, please contact [email protected]. On Monday at 5:30 a.m...
The strongest version of this narrative highlights a David-and-Goliath struggle between immigrant workers and a corporate behemoth, framed by broader systemic issues in the meatpacking industry. The workers' near-unanimous strike vote underscores deep frustration with wage stagnation, unsafe conditions, and alleged discriminatory practices—particularly the segregation of Haitian workers onto faster night shifts. The union’s gamble is that disrupting 7% of U.S. beef production will force governme...