Overview
- UFCW Local 7 says the authorization responds to illegal conduct at the bargaining table and inside the plant.
- Roughly 3,800 employees are covered, and workers report faster line speeds, broken equipment, injury risks, and reduced hours that cut income.
- The union alleges intimidation and retaliation, including threats to withhold a proposed bonus and lump‑sum pension payment if workers strike.
- JBS says its comprehensive offer includes meaningful wage increases and a pension aligned with a national agreement accepted at other facilities.
- The prior contract expired in July 2025, and seven days’ notice is required to cancel a contract extension, which has not been issued.