In a shocking turn of events, the beef industry is facing another labor dispute, this time at Cargill's Fort Morgan, Colorado plant, where a lockout has left over 1,700 workers without a paycheck. The standoff has been ongoing for two weeks, with the company and the Teamsters union at an impasse over wages, worker safety, and benefits.

The lockout has had a ripple effect on the local community, with many workers struggling to make ends meet. The Teamsters union local 455, represented on air by Secretary-Treasurer Dean Modecker, is fighting for fair wages, better working conditions, and protections for workers who are often exposed to hazardous materials. Dean shares with Trisha and Ryan the personal stories of workers who have been affected by the lockout, including those who have had to wait in line for hours just to use the bathroom.

The company's proposal, which includes a $33.4 million investment over five years, has been rejected by the union, who argue that it doesn't go far enough to address the issues at hand. Dean explains that the union is not just fighting for its members, but also for the community that relies on the plant for employment and economic stability.

If you want to learn more about this critical labor dispute and how you can support the workers affected, tune in to this episode of Thursdays with Trisha on RSL to hear Dean Modecker's powerful story and find out what you can do to make a difference.