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One of USA's largest meatpacking plants goes on strike: 3,800 workers walk out, allege unfair labour practices — Details
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Around 3,800 workers at Swift Beef Co. in Colorado initiated a strike, marking the first walkout at a U.S. beef slaughterhouse since the 1980s. Union officials allege unfair labor practices by JBS USA amid contract negotiations as beef prices rise amidst a low U.S. cattle population.