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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 13 April 2026•Updated 13 April 2026•

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JBS Reaches Labor Deal with 3,800 Workers to End Strike and Secure Wage Increases

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Key Facts

1JBS reached a deal with 3,800 employees to end the strike.

about 2 months ago

Version History

1 additional source confirmed this story

Version 1about 2 months ago

What changed: Update confirms the official ratification of the deal, identifies the Greeley, Colorado plant location, and clarifies the contract duration as two years.

JBS has successfully reached a labor agreement with approximately 3,800 striking meatpacking workers at its flagship beef processing plant in Greeley, Colorado. Workers officially ratified the tentative agreement on Sunday, effectively ending the industrial action and ensuring operational continuity. According to statements from both the union and the company, the new contract is specified as a two-year agreement that includes significant wage increases. This resolution is expected to restore stability at the affected facility and eliminate the uncertainty that recently weighed on the company's performance. While higher labor costs may exert pressure on profit margins, market analysts view the deal as a positive step for JBSAY and JBSS3. The development follows intense negotiations to balance worker demands with the company's strategic objectives.