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Brent Nation
Coverage of Brent Nation in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Cargill lockout forces Fort Morgan leaders to prepare for 'generational' budget hit, potential layoffs
Fort Morgan is preparing its 2027 budget with a 15% cut due to Cargill's lockout, leading to potential $15 million revenue loss and layoffs. Local businesses, like El Jacal Mexican Grill, report economic impacts from the plant's closure.