Cargill lockout in Fort Morgan reaches 77 days as workers reject tentative agreement

Meatpackers at Cargill in Fort Morgan have been locked out for 77 days after workers voted down a tentative union agreement. The prolonged lockout has caused multi-million dollar revenue loss to the city, impacting local planning. Both the union and Cargill are now awaiting next steps, with possibilities including modifying the last offer or returning to the bargaining table.