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W&W Dairy, 2903 3rd St., North Monroe, was recently purchased by Kansas City-based Dairy Farmers of America. Upon acquiring the North Monroe business, it required its nearly 100 employees to verify their eligibility to work in the United States by August 30. Around half of the employees left, while 43 stayed on. Those remaining intended to separate at the end of the month but requested a severance package commensurate with their decade or more of employment with the company — which was ultimately denied.

Todd Larson, lawyer, diplomat and Green County Board Supervisor for the 25th district, shamed Dairy Farmers of America for not meeting a standard severance agreement.

Current discussions are up in the air. No word from management has come back and employees are unsure of when they will hear from them again. Tensions and worries are high as employees are concerned for their ability to support their families.

Ultimately, as a non-unionized group, the employees are hoping to have their demands heard, but figure they may have to give up the fight eventually.