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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 18, 2026Hillsborough

Cargill workers approve labor agreement to end months-long dispute in Fort Morgan

Cargill employees voted to approve a new labor contract, ending a months-long labor dispute that halted meat processing operations and impacted the local economy. Workers are scheduled to return for training on August 24, with full cattle processing expected to resume the week of September 7.

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Why It Matters

The resumption of operations at the Cargill plant, which employs 20% of Fort Morgan's population and accounts for 15% of city revenue, is expected to stabilize the municipal budget and prevent potential layoffs of city staff.

Key Facts

  • The labor agreement was approved with 1,113 votes in favor and 211 against.
  • The union represents approximately 1,700 workers at the Fort Morgan plant.
  • Employees are scheduled to return for training on August 24.
  • Cargill expects to restart cattle processing the week of September 7.
  • The plant had been largely non-operational since a lockout began in May.
  • Cargill employs approximately 20% of the Fort Morgan population.
  • Cargill accounts for roughly 15% of Fort Morgan's annual revenue.
  • The plant closure previously forced the city to implement budget cuts and hiring freezes.
  • Workers had rejected a previous contract proposal earlier in August.

Who's Mentioned

locationFort Morgan“City affected by the labor dispute”organizationTeamsters Local 455“Labor union representing plant workers”organizationCargill“Meat processing company and employer”