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Strength in numbers:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Members and organizers celebrate after the contract ratification. See below for the list of participants.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Approximately 280 workers at Denver Processing are covered by the three-year agreement, negotiated by UFCW Local 7<\/a> last month. JBS owns the plant, and the workers in the unit cut, process, wrap, and inspect meat for distribution to Kroger-owned stores in the state, including King Soopers and City Market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In addition to across-the-board wage increases, the contract also calls for:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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  • Retroactive pay (dating back to September 2025)<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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  • Three defined pay increases over the life of the contract<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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  • Ratification bonuses<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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  • Expanded dental, vision, and life insurance benefits<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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  • Improved vacation allotment<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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  • Increased pension contributions<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    Organizer Natalia Gonzalez emphasized that solidarity was key to the workers\u2019 win. \u201cThis contract didn\u2019t happen because management decided to be generous\u2014it happened because every worker on the floor showed up, spoke up, and stayed united,\u201d she said. \u201cRatifying this contract is a victory for UFCW Local 7 members, and it sends a clear message: when workers stand together and fight, we win.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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    Pictured above: Arturo Rosa, Lizeth Gonzalez, Maria Ramirez, Ramon Zu\u00f1iga, Alicia Balderas, Alfonso Contreras, Bac Doung, Kiet Le, Nahum Jimenez, Jonh Williams, Petra Aldaco, Jessica Mendoza, Natalia Gonzalez, Martin Payan, Arcelia Castro, Luz Marquez, Marcos Quezada, Tomas Borjas, Alberto Perez, Cuahutemoc Ramirez, Secundino Luna, Tracy Hill, James Ayala, and Kristy Bush<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Strength in numbers:\u00a0Members and organizers celebrate after the contract ratification. See below for the list of participants. Approximately 280 workers at Denver Processing are covered by the three-year agreement, negotiated by UFCW Local 7 last month. 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