LE MARS, Iowa (KCAU) — New information has been released concerning union workers at the Le Mars Kemp’s dairy plant.

According to Teamsters Local Union #554, workers ratified a new contract on Tuesday.

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Teamsters Local president Kim Quick told KCAU 9 that the new contract provides a top Teamster health and welfare plan and a defined benefit plan. The deal also includes a first-year hourly pay raise of $3.50, retroactive to May 1.

The three-year contract came after one full day of picketing outside

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