JBS Denver Plant Strike Vote Risks Meat Supply to Kroger Chains
Union members at JBS’s Denver Processing plant voted 97% to authorize a strike, alleging unfair labour practice violations such as bad-faith bargaining and retaliation. The beef and pork facility supplies Kroger-owned King Soopers, City Market, Fry’s and Ralphs, exposing those chains to potential meat shortages and price pressure.
1. Strike Authorization Vote
Union members at JBS’s Denver Processing plant voted 97% to authorize a strike, alleging unfair labour practice violations including interference with bargaining members, bad-faith negotiations and disciplinary retaliation.
2. Supply Chain Impact
The beef and pork processing facility supplies meat to Kroger-owned chains King Soopers, City Market, Fry’s Food and Ralphs Grocery, raising risk of fresh meat shortages and upward price pressure across those outlets.
3. Negotiations Status
UFCW Local 7 has filed multiple unfair practice charges, citing stalled negotiations, safety and work-life balance concerns and a rushed final offer. No strike date has been set while a similar wage agreement in Greeley has yet to secure pension benefits.