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TEAMSTERS RATIFY CONTRACT AT TYSON

AMARILLO, TEXAS, JUL 3 – The four-year contract raises wages by 32% and expands benefits after workers authorized a strike at the largest U.S. beef processing plant, union leaders said.

  • On July 2, 2025, workers represented by Teamsters Local 577 at Tyson Foods' beef processing facility in Amarillo approved a four-year agreement that increases wages and enhances benefits.
  • The agreement followed an overwhelming 98% strike authorization vote last week driven by frustrations over pay disparity and working conditions.
  • The agreement secured a 32 percent raise in wages, additional vacation days, and enhanced retirement plans, demonstrating a strong dedication to the Amarillo workforce and community.
  • Local 577 President Al Brito said this victory shows Texas Teamsters uniting to fight for better lives, while Director Jesse Case called it a 'step in the right direction.'
  • The agreement averted a strike and signals continued organizing and demands for fair treatment amid claims of unfair labor practices by Tyson Foods.
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TEAMSTERS RATIFY CONTRACT AT TYSON

Union Secures Best-Ever Agreement at Largest Meat Producer in U.S.

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KVII broke the news in on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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