bargaining process<\/a>. While JBS USA is pleased that an agreement has finally been reached, the company expressed disappointment that UFCW Local 7 leadership chose to eliminate the historic pension benefit that was part of the national agreement negotiated last year in partnership with UFCW International.<\/p>\nThe company is relieved to move forward and restore stability for team members. At the\u00a0same time, JBS USA strongly disagrees with Local 7 leadership\u2019s decision to forgo the\u00a0historic pension that was secured for workers at other major JBS facilities across the\u00a0country. The pension was designed in partnership with UFCW International to strengthen\u00a0long-term retirement security for the workforce. Instead, Local 7 chose to shift those\u00a0dollars into short-term wage increases \u2014 an approach that appears to prioritize the Local 7\u00a0leadership\u2019s immediate agenda over the long-term financial future of team members.<\/p>\n
As part of the agreement, Local 7 is also withdrawing seven alleged unfair labor practice (ULP) charges \u2014 further underscoring that this was a strike about the economics of the deal, not to stop ULPs as the union repeatedly claimed. Despite this, Local 7 continued to make public statements that did not reflect the facts and contributed to unnecessary confusion among team members.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The strike ultimately ended without any major changes to the company\u2019s offer, and the final\u00a0agreement remains entirely within the economic framework JBS USA presented months ago, with no economic terms added or expanded from the company\u2019s Last, Best and Final\u00a0offer. Instead, UFCW Local 7 opted to reallocate pension contributions to wages, resulting\u00a0in the following structure.<\/p>\n
Key terms of the agreement<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nTerm: <\/strong>July 21, 2025 \u2013 April 2028<\/p>\nBase Wage Increases:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- $0.70 at ratification (no retroactive pay)<\/li>\n
- $0.40 in July 2026<\/li>\n
- $0.40 in July 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
(All increases above the company\u2019s Last, Best and Final offer were due to shifting the pension contributions)<\/p>\n
Bonuses<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n- $750 one-time payment at ratification<\/li>\n
- $500 one-time payment in April 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
(Eligibility requires employment at ratification and at time of payment)<\/p>\n
Retirement:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- No pension<\/li>\n
- Continuation of legacy 401(k) plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
JBS USA noted that workers at other JBS beef facilities across the country have already\u00a0accepted and are benefiting from the historic pension and other enhancements negotiated\u00a0in partnership with UFCW International. The company reiterated that the strike at Greeley\u00a0could have been avoided entirely had Local 7 leadership allowed its members to vote on\u00a0the same offer presented months earlier.<\/p>\n
The company\u2019s goal has always been to provide a strong, competitive package that\u00a0supports families today while protecting retirement security for the future. JBS USA remains committed to the long-term viability of the Greeley facility and to the team\u00a0members who contribute to its success every day.<\/p>\n
Throughout the bargaining process, JBS USA maintained operations, continued to meet\u00a0with the union as scheduled, and bargained in good faith. The company reiterated that it\u00a0never refused to meet and never conditioned bargaining on the strike ending.<\/p>\n
With the agreement now finalized, JBS USA looks forward to restoring stability, supporting\u00a0its workforce, and continuing to invest in the Greeley facility for the future.<\/p>\n
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