{"id":118,"date":"2020-07-17T17:06:25","date_gmt":"2020-07-17T17:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ufcw.test.vmgdev.com\/?post_type=industries&#038;p=118"},"modified":"2026-08-28T08:18:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T12:18:17","slug":"meatpacking","status":"publish","type":"industries","link":"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/who-we-represent\/meatpacking\/","title":{"rendered":"Meatpacking"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UFCW meatpacking and food processing members work to feed America and beyond.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UFCW packing and processing workers contribute to our national food chain more than you might think &#8211; whether it\u2019s at Tyson\u2019s, Cargill, JBS, Hormel, or Smithfield, it\u2019s the hard work of UFCW members behind the scenes that helps put some of our nation\u2019s favorite foods on the kitchen table.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With their union, UFCW packing and processing staff aren\u2019t just keeping our communities fed: <strong>they\u2019re also fighting hard to raise the bar for the way food processing staff should be paid, treated, and supported on the job. <\/strong>Meatpackers and processing workers who\u2019ve unionized with UFCW have won strong contracts with better wages, a wide range of benefits, and safer, more consistent working conditions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The union difference in the packing and processing industry is clear, and UFCW is here to support packinghouse workers who are ready to turn their jobs into great careers.<\/strong> Below, you can connect with a UFCW organizer and talk about what it would take to start a union at <strong><em>your <\/em><\/strong>facility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Learn More About the Meatpacking Union:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<style>\n.three-image-row a {\n  display: block;\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 33.33%;\n}\n\n.three-image-row img {\n  width: 100%;\n  height: auto;\n  object-fit: cover;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  transition: transform 0.2s ease-in-out;\n}\n\n.three-image-row img:hover {\n  transform: scale(1.03);\n}\n\n.three-image-row {\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: center;\n  gap: 10px;\n  flex-wrap: nowrap;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n  .three-image-row {\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n  }\n  .three-image-row a {\n    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Here are some highlights from contracts we\u2019ve won for packers and processors across the country:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2020\/09\/Large-wages.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37718\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Higher Wages<\/strong><br>We negotiate for raises that keep our wages high enough to take care of our families even in the face of the rising cost of living.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2020\/09\/Large-fair-scheduling-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37699\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:50px;height:50px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Guaranteed Schedules<\/strong><br>Our schedules give a clear path for us to full or part-time status based on our needs, plus the opportunity for daily and weekly hour limits to make work-life balance possible at our facilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2020\/09\/Large-reuniting-families-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37709\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:50px;height:50px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Seniority Over Favoritism<\/strong><br>Get rewarded for experience, not whether your boss likes you or not. Our contracts make it so the years you put into your company give you access to higher pay scales, preferred jobs &amp; schedules, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"156\" height=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/04\/benefit-icon-voice-white-outline.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48693\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:50px;height:50px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/04\/benefit-icon-voice-white-outline.png 156w, https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2022\/04\/benefit-icon-voice-white-outline-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Respect and a Voice on the Job<\/strong><br>Racism and other forms of discrimination &amp; disrespect have no place in our union facilities. When a manager breaks the code of conduct set in our union contracts, we have the power to hold them accountable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2020\/09\/Large-job-security.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37704\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:50px;height:50px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Job Security<\/strong><br>With our union, we can protect ourselves and each other from being fired or disciplined without good reason. With our grievance procedures guarding us, we get to focus on doing our best work, instead of worrying about we\u2019ll have a job tomorrow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2020\/09\/Large-safe.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37712\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:50px;height:50px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Health &amp; Safety<\/strong><br>We\u2019ve also fought to secure transparency in injury and illness reporting by employers, and have partnered with other unions to strengthen whistleblower protections and OSHA protections for workers who speak out about dangers on the job. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/making-safer-packinghouses-processing-plants\/\">Learn more about our priorities for safer packing facilities here<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/making-safer-packinghouses-processing-plants\/\">No one should have to fight for workplace protections alone<\/a><\/strong>. The UFCW has worked with OSHA to conduct targeted inspections in high hazard industries, including the poultry and meatpacking industries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n<section class=\"carousel-slider container module-padding\" data-id=\"64522614\" data-drag=\"inactive\">\n\n            <h2 class=\"gamma\">Recent Meatpacking Union Victories<\/h2>\n    \n    <div class=\"tw-block tw--mx-3 tw-mt-6 sm:tw-mt-8 carousel-slider--slider carousel-slider--full-width\">\n\n                    \n            <article class=\"tw-w-full tw-mb-0 sm:tw-w-1\/3 sm:tw-pr-4 md:tw-pr-8\">\n                <a class=\"topline topline-extra-padding line-blue tw-block md:tw-flex tw-items-start tw-mx-3 tw-group\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/actions\/victories\/meat-processors-in-southern-california-ratify-strong-contract\/\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                      alt=\"\"\n                      class=\"tw-max-w-32 md:tw-max-w-48 md:tw-w-1\/2 md:tw-pr-8\"\n                      src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2026\/07\/Palisades-Ranch4x3-150x100-c-default.jpg\"\n                    >\n                    \n                    <div class=\"md:tw-w-1\/2 tw-pt-4 md:tw-pt-0\">\n                        <p class=\"epsilon\">\n                            <span class=\"tw-border-b tw-border-transparent group-hover:tw-border-navy group-focus:tw-border-navy transition-300\">Meat Processors in Southern California Ratify Strong Contract<\/span>\n                        <\/p>\n                        <p class=\"tw-hidden sm:tw-block small\">July 29, 2026<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/article>\n                    \n            <article class=\"tw-w-full tw-mb-0 sm:tw-w-1\/3 sm:tw-pr-4 md:tw-pr-8\">\n                <a class=\"topline topline-extra-padding line-blue tw-block md:tw-flex tw-items-start tw-mx-3 tw-group\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/actions\/victories\/tyson-foods-workers-in-new-jersey-ratify-a-new-contract\/\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                      alt=\"\"\n                      class=\"tw-max-w-32 md:tw-max-w-48 md:tw-w-1\/2 md:tw-pr-8\"\n                      src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2026\/07\/Tyson-Foods-workers-in-Vineland-NJ-ratify-a-new-contract-Local-152-150x100-c-default.jpg\"\n                    >\n                    \n                    <div class=\"md:tw-w-1\/2 tw-pt-4 md:tw-pt-0\">\n                        <p class=\"epsilon\">\n                            <span class=\"tw-border-b tw-border-transparent group-hover:tw-border-navy group-focus:tw-border-navy transition-300\">Tyson Foods Workers in New Jersey Ratify a New Contract<\/span>\n                        <\/p>\n                        <p class=\"tw-hidden sm:tw-block small\">July 15, 2026<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/article>\n                    \n            <article class=\"tw-w-full tw-mb-0 sm:tw-w-1\/3 sm:tw-pr-4 md:tw-pr-8\">\n                <a class=\"topline topline-extra-padding line-blue tw-block md:tw-flex tw-items-start tw-mx-3 tw-group\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/actions\/victories\/meatpacking-workers-in-wisconsin-ratify-a-new-contract\/\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                      alt=\"\"\n                      class=\"tw-max-w-32 md:tw-max-w-48 md:tw-w-1\/2 md:tw-pr-8\"\n                      src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2026\/04\/Jones-Dairy-Farm-workers-in-Fort-Atkinson-Wis.-ratify-a-new-contract-Local-1473-scaled-150x100-c-default.jpeg\"\n                    >\n                    \n                    <div class=\"md:tw-w-1\/2 tw-pt-4 md:tw-pt-0\">\n                        <p class=\"epsilon\">\n                            <span class=\"tw-border-b tw-border-transparent group-hover:tw-border-navy group-focus:tw-border-navy transition-300\">Meatpacking Workers in Wisconsin Ratify a New Contract<\/span>\n                        <\/p>\n                        <p class=\"tw-hidden sm:tw-block small\">April 29, 2026<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/article>\n                    \n            <article class=\"tw-w-full tw-mb-0 sm:tw-w-1\/3 sm:tw-pr-4 md:tw-pr-8\">\n                <a class=\"topline topline-extra-padding line-blue tw-block md:tw-flex tw-items-start tw-mx-3 tw-group\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/actions\/victories\/meatpacking-workers-in-indiana-overwhelming-vote-to-ratify-new-contract\/\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                      alt=\"Pictured left to right) UFCW Local 700 members Guadalupe Ramirez, Alicia Romero, Juan Garcia, and Jamarcu Kolb served on the JBS Foods Bargaining Committee.\"\n                      class=\"tw-max-w-32 md:tw-max-w-48 md:tw-w-1\/2 md:tw-pr-8\"\n                      src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2026\/04\/JBS-workers-in-Elkhart-IN-ratify-a-new-contract-Local-700-150x100-c-default.png\"\n                    >\n                    \n                    <div class=\"md:tw-w-1\/2 tw-pt-4 md:tw-pt-0\">\n                        <p class=\"epsilon\">\n                            <span class=\"tw-border-b tw-border-transparent group-hover:tw-border-navy group-focus:tw-border-navy transition-300\">Meatpacking Workers in Indiana Overwhelming Vote to Ratify New Contract<\/span>\n                        <\/p>\n                        <p class=\"tw-hidden sm:tw-block small\">April 22, 2026<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"carousel-slider--dots tw-pt-4\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\">\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<br>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<br>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<div style=\"width: 75px;margin: auto;margin-bottom: -30px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2020\/09\/StartUnion.svg\" width=\"75px\" height=\"75px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"block-14ba88e9-d0d7-4873-9878-7093939e51b4\">Ready to start a union at your facility?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" 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If you are, the steps to joining the UFCW are simple.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"button\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#get-started\">Let&#8217;s Go<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<br>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<br>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UFCW meatpacking and food processing members work to feed America and beyond. 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