Over 110 Teamsters Strike at Kemps Dairy Facility in Minnesota
Over 110 Teamsters at the Kemps facility in Farmington, Minnesota, have gone on strike. The workers are seeking improved pay, benefits, and vacation time as contract negotiations continue. This facility produces cultured dairy products distributed throughout Minnesota and the upper…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 11, 2026 —
FARMINGTON, MN – More than 110 Teamsters employed at the Kemps dairy facility in Farmington, Minnesota, have initiated a strike. The action began as contract negotiations between the union and the company reached an impasse over key issues.
The striking workers are seeking improvements in several areas of their compensation and working conditions. Specifically, their demands include better pay rates, enhanced employee benefits, and increased vacation time. These requests are central to the ongoing contract discussions.
The Kemps facility in Farmington plays a significant role in the regional dairy supply chain. It is responsible for the production of cultured dairy products. These products are distributed across Minnesota and the broader upper Midwest region, indicating that the strike could potentially impact product availability in these areas.
Details regarding the specific terms of the contract proposals or the duration of the strike were not immediately available. The union and company representatives have not yet released further information on the progress of negotiations since the strike commenced.
Story summarized from the original created by Joseph Swanson on kstp.com, see more information here.
