ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) - Officials with the Dairy Farmers of America say they have reached an agreement with striking workers at their processing plant in St. Albans.

A DFA spokesperson says the deal means employees will return to work.

The workers hit the picket line a week and a half ago over wages and workplace safety concerns.

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A representative for the Teamsters said Monday they were still working on sticking points over health care benefits and a 12-hour workday.

But Tuesday evening, the DFA said a deal had been reached. In a statement, the DFA said, in part, that the new contract includes “competitive wages and benefits, while also ensuring the long-term success of

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