Anti-union monopoly power kills an iconic Milwaukee industry

By: Michael Rosen

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 1,771

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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The announcement that Cargill is closing its Menomonee Valley plant and laying off 221 packinghouse workers is just the latest blow to Milwaukee’s industrial working class. It marks the end of more than 150 years of meatpacking in the Menomonee Valley. It is a cautionary tale illustrating how huge, highly concentrated industries dominate the United States economy to the detriment of workers, family farmers and consumers.

Meatpacking was one of Milwaukee’s leading industries through …

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