What happened:
Phil Wilson joined a recent podcast discussion on the Working Lunch Podcast to break down a developing labor situation with real implications for the restaurant and food supply chain.
The conversation centers on the work stoppage at the JBS/Swift beef plant in Greeley, Colorado, one of the country’s largest processing facilities, and what it signals beyond a single dispute.
Phil also weighs in on the broader organizing environment impacting the restaurant industry, including where pressure is building and where it is not.
The discussion closes with a look at One Fair Wage and its recent string of losses, and whether the group is losing momentum or simply recalibrating its strategy.
Why it matters:
For HR, ER, and labor relations professionals, this is not just a headline about one strike.
It highlights several practical risks:
- Supply chain disruption tied to labor disputes
- Continued wage pressure in frontline industries
- Operational exposure when critical facilities are impacted
- Shifting union strategies outside traditional organizing wins
For operators, especially in food service, these dynamics don’t stay isolated. They show up in pricing, staffing, and long-term planning decisions.
Listen here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gWHoejqgOBQndWd97q8NR
