As JBS strike nears a week and a half, the union and company don't appear to be any closer to a new deal

The first major strike at a U.S. meatpacking plant in decades is in its second week

The first major strike at a U.S. meatpacking plant since 1985 is now in its second week in Greeley, Colo. The JBS beef plant there produces about 8% of the country's beef supply.

As JBS strike nears a week and a half, the union and company don't appear to be any closer to a new deal

Nearly 4,000 workers at the JBS meat-processing plant in Greeley have now gone nearly a week and a half without pay as they remain on the picket lines, demanding better pay and fair labor practices.On Wednesday, the union representing the workers, UFCW Local 7, told Denver7 JBS has not reached out with a new deal.When workers did not show up to work starting on March 16, the union said it was aiming for a two-week strike, telling Denver7 it hope…