Etiqueta: Dairy Jobs

Dairy Worker in Washington Charged for Stealing 30-plus Cows

A former dairy worker in Washington has been charged with first-degree livestock theft and trafficking stolen property after allegedly stealing and selling cows.
By: Wyatt Bechtel
Source: Dairy Herd
Link: https://www.dairyherd.com/article/dairy-worker-washington-charged-stealing-30-plus-cows

Mexican consulate visits St. Lawrence County, talks dairy farm workers

The official arm of the Mexican government in New York State is touring St. Lawrence County. Mexico’s consulate wants to reach out to Mexican citizens across the North Country, including dairy farm workers without legal papers.
By: David Sommerstein
Source: North Country Public Radio
Link: https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/35221/20171208/mexican-consulate-visits-st-lawrence-county-talks-dairy-farm-workers

Murray Goulburn sale could rescue jobs at Kiewa dairy, union believes

THE sell-off of Murray Goulburn has given a union leader hope that 70 jobs will be kept at the dairy company’s Kiewa factory.
By: Anthony Bunn
Source: The Border Mail
Link: http://www.araratadvertiser.com.au/story/5019487/murray-goulburn-sale-could-rescue-jobs-at-kiewa-dairy-union-believes/?cs=7

Ben & Jerry's to improve pay and working conditions of dairy laborers

Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s has committed to improving the pay and working conditions of laborers hired by its dairy suppliers, while also promising to raise the pay to the farmers who employ these laborers, according to Food Manufacturing.
By: Cathy Siegner
Source: FOOD DIVE

Farmers forum focuses on immigration, dairy workers

Approximately 50 people gathered at the Poolville Community Center to learn more about the economic and societal impacts of immigration on communities in Central New York on Tuesday, Sept. 26.
Source: The Oneida Daily Dispatch