East, Gulf Coast dockworker strike affects 36 ports The strike is the first by the union since 1977. Industry News October 1, 2024 No Comments Port strike over wages and automation could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods.Read More
Chicken Council urges White House to prevent port strikes National Chicken Council and 176 other organizations are concerned regarding a possible strike on Oct. 1, 2024. Industry News September 26, 2024 No Comments East and Gulf coast port workers may strike on Oct. 1, 2024, if a new agreement with shipping carriers is not reached.Read More
Strike averted at Canadian Cargill plant Industry News December 6, 2021 No Comments High River, Alberta, plant provides 40% of Canada’s beef supply.Read More
Ongoing truckers’ strike threatens Brazil’s poultry industry Industry News May 31, 2018 No Comments A trucker’s strike taking place in Brazil may force the country’s poultry industry to cull 24 million birds a day, if farmers are unable to get feed.Read More
Holton Meat workers go on strike March 20, 2017 No Comments Employees reject second contract offer; plant to remain open for business.Read More
JBS slaughterhouse workers authorize strike Industry News May 7, 2014 One Comment Workers say they’re fighting to save their health care coverage.Read More
Meat, poultry coalition urge president to avoid East Coast port strike December 20, 2012 No Comments The current labor contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance is set to expire on December 29.Read More