JBS extends free community college tuition program to workers, employees’ children 03.18.2021 By Ryan McCarthy The company said it will partner with several colleges near their facilities.Read More
JBS plant in Colorado to offer workers COVID-19 vaccinations 02.24.2021 By Joel Crews The company worked with union representatives, government officials and the National Guard to create a distribution site at the Greeley plant.Read More
Charles Macaluso, Pilgrim’s Pride board member, dies 02.23.2021 By Erica Shaffer He also served on the board of directors at Darling Ingredients.Read More
Foster Farms workers vote to ratify new labor contract 12.31.2020 By Bob Sims Agreement for Belgravia poultry plant in Fresno provides substantial pay increases, bonuses and a new retirement plan.Read More
House ag committee chairman loses reelection 11.11.2020 By Jay Sjerven Jim Costa of California and David Scott of Georgia, both having won their election contests, have indicated interest in the top job.Read More
Senate ag committee to change in 2021 11.10.2020 By Jay Sjerven Senator Pat Roberts is retiring and leaves the chair spot open.Read More
UFCW urges Maple Leaf to shut down pork plant after four positive COVID-19 cases 08.07.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma The company reports the employees are recovering at home and the plant will remain operational.Read More
JBS workers receive pay raise in Colorado 07.22.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The base wage rate at the meat processing company is now $18 per hour.Read More
JBS receives complaint from UFCW over ongoing pay, workplace concerns 07.17.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The union said it filed the complaint after social distancing was not being followed in the Greeley plant.Read More
Tyson releases COVID-19 test results from Springdale poultry facility 06.15.2020 By Bob Sims Out of 1,102 tests, 199 tested positive with only one showing symptoms.Read More