Teamsters Union Ratifies Contract with Smithfield Foods in Virginia

Dow Jones05-06

By Christopher Kuo

More than 300 members of the Teamsters union in Virginia ratified a contract with Smithfield Foods to secure a 12% wage increase.

The new contract, which was ratified by members of the Teamsters Local 822 in Smithfield, blocks proposed health care cost increases and guarantees pay during certain non-disciplinary absences, Teamsters said Tuesday. The Smithfield workers produce ham and bacon products for the company.

The contract also establishes a maintenance training program subcommittee to expand training opportunities and ends a long-standing practice that required workers to use their breaks due to mechanical breakdowns during the first hour of their shift.

Teamsters Local 822 represents more than 3,000 workers across the Tidewater area in a variety of industries.

Write to Christopher Kuo at chris.kuo@wsj.com

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May 05, 2026 15:32 ET (19:32 GMT)

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