JBS meatpacking workers in Greeley, Colorado, have launched the first US meatpacking strike in 40 years, according to the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 union. The union represents about 3,800 employees at the beef processing facility, which will continue to protest until JBS negotiates fairly with workers. The strike is set to take place for two weeks and is expected to continue until the company reopens its operations. Economists suggest that the strike may incentivize JBS to resolve quickly as tight cattle supplies have forced processors to pay steep costs for cattle. The disruption could further raise costs for consumers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is monitoring the impact on the nation's beef supply.