WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Cory Booker issued the following press release:
U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) are urging JBS USA, the world's largest meat processor, to immediately negotiate a fair contract with striking members of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 in Greeley, Colorado. In a letter to JBS leadership, the senators press the company to provide workers with a safe workplace and with fair and livable wages.
"JBS workers engage in incredibly difficult, dangerous jobs, but ones that are critical for feeding our country and driving your company's success. Federal health and safety laws mitigate those risks, but we understand workers in Greeley are forced to work in conditi...