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JBS USA Reaches Agreement with UFCW Local 7, Restores Normal Operations at Greeley Facility
JBS USA announced today [April 12, 2026] that it has reached a new collective bargaining agreement with UFCW Local 7, allowing the Greeley beef production facility to return to normal operations and providing team members with clarity and stability after weeks of uncertainty.
The agreement, which runs through April 2028, reflects the same economic framework JBS USA presented in its Last, Best and Final offer—an offer that remained unchanged economically throughout the bargaining process. While JBS USA...
UNFI Teamsters Unanimously Authorize Strike
More than 200 warehouse workers at United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) have voted by a 100 percent margin to authorize a strike if the company fails to deliver a fair contract and immediately cease its unfair labor practices. The group is demanding an agreement that meets or exceeds the standard already secured by thousands of UNFI Teamsters nationwide.
“We organized as Teamsters to win a contract that respects the work we do,” said Vedjo Williamceau, a warehouse worker and member of Teamsters Local 769. “The company’s unfair labor practices and refusal to negotiate fair terms...
US Foods Teamsters Overwhelmingly Ratify New Contract
Following a credible strike threat, more than 200 drivers and warehouse workers at US Foods in Indiana, represented by Teamsters Local 135, have overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement. The contract is the direct result of members' readiness to strike, which forced US Foods management to agree to a strong, comprehensive deal that delivers significantly higher wages, a defined benefit pension, protections against automation, and safer working conditions.
"This contract is the result of the militancy and unity of our members, and it will hold management accountable," said Dustin Roach...
Kroger Teamsters Vote to Strike
More than 140 warehouse workers at Smith's Food and Drug, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kroger, have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike in Las Vegas. The vote comes after months of management's unfair labor practices (ULPs) and refusal to bargain seriously.
"Since joining the Teamsters in January, this determined group of warehouse workers have proven they are organized and refuse to back down while Kroger drags out negotiations," said Jason Gateley, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 14. "Unless the company makes a genuine offer and cleans up its illegal behavior, our members will strike...
UFCW Reaches Tentative Agreement with Albertsons Companies
On Sunday, UFCW 8-Golden State, along with UFCW Locals 5 and 648, announced a tentative agreement with Albertsons Companies, the parent company of grocery chains such as Safeway and Vons.
The agreement follows five months of intense negotiations and comes in the wake of a threatened walkout involving nearly 25,000 grocery workers. It includes significant wage increases, a strengthened and secure retirement plan, improved health care benefits, and improved job protection provisions aimed at fostering a safer and more respectful workplace.
UFCW 8-Golden State members working...
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