Dairy workers could face layoffs after State Supreme Court ruling on overtime pay
The Washington State Supreme Court ruled the overtime exemption for dairy workers was unconstitutional Nov. 5.
Lactalis Bendigo dairy workers win pay rise, jobs guarantee
A UNION organiser says the Bendigo deal is one of a number giving him reason to think a stagnation in workers’ pay rises is starting to turn around.
Washington Dairy Workers Now Entitled to Overtime Pay
The Washington Supreme Court ruled in favor of the state’s dairy workers, invalidating the exemption to Washington’s Minimum Wage Act for such workers from overtime pay. Before this ruling, Washington law, like federal law, had exempted agricultural workers from overtime pay.
Bendigo Lactalis workers strike calling for fair pay, job security
DOZENS of Bendigo dairy workers have halted work, calling for a pay rise and secure jobs from processor Lactalis.
Free meat, milk and firewood: New Zealand’s dairy farms try to lure local workers
Dairy industry contributes NZ$15bn to the economy, but farms are struggling to find workers amid Covid.
Law changes good news for farmers and migrant workers
An immigration law change enabling farmers to retain migrant staff is welcome news when closed borders are exacerbating a nationwide staff shortage, an immigration specialist says.
Dairy Australia Launches New App To Help Dairy Industry Workers Upskill
Dairy Australia has launched the updated Dairy Passport app to help recently hired dairy industry workers learn the skills and knowledge needed in their new field in an easier way.
