Lecheros Unidos

We are a community of farmers, ranchers, workers and families who together grow the safest and highest quality food, milk, and cheese feeding in the world. Together, we make California the largest dairy producer in the United States, and help California grow 50% of the nation’s food. Lecheros Unidos de California unites us into one voice on behalf of our farming community on important issues in government and politics that directly impact our community and families.

Western United Dairies hosts LUC, a clearinghouse of resources to assist in all aspects of searching for and hiring employees for your dairy. LUC services are offered in both English and Spanish to accommodate employers and potential employees.

At LUC, we offer:

Free advertisement jobs postings of every kind in the Dairy Industry on our LUC Facebook page.
Phone call Interviews with all Dairy type of experience employees.

For more information, please contact Rashell at rashell@wudairies.com or (209) 541-6773.

Employer Reviews

“It has been a pleasure working with Rashell and Western United Dairies labor resource, Lecheros Unidos. We appreciate having this additional option for securing employees for our dairy.’’

Bert & Cheryl Weststeyn
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
“We are really excited about this program and glad we found a guy right away with just one call. It does take a while, but it always comes thru.”

Angelo & Christina Vieira
YOLO COUNTY
“Dairy employee handling was extremely well handled. Great job, LUC!!”

Tom Koolhaas
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
“We appreciate Lecheros very much and was very impressed with Rashell’s ability to “find” guys and send them when needed!!’’

Dennis & Kirsten Areias
MERCED COUNTY

Employee Reviews

“So far, I’ve found good work at dairy farm that was brought to my attention from Facebook post with Lecheros Unidos de California, they managed the whole process from the first contact, to the meet and greet. Even the follow up on both side (employer and employee). She checked if I was happy with my new employment opportunity, which I was, she also check in with the dairy owner/boss to see if management was satisfied with my work ethic. It was great fit all thanks to this great organization. Thank you very much Lecheros Unidos de California.

Employee
“This is a constant work and many people do not like to work all year round, but it is the only way to have work all year long as long as I am responsible and not lacking in my personal life. I am doing very well. Started working in a dairy since 1997 and I am very comfortable where I am working as a signatory, so I recommend people to work in a dairy and use this program as in easier way to find a job fast. It just takes a few calls and your set to start working.”

Employee
“What I liked about this program is that they can find you a job without going from dairy to dairy…”

Employee 1

COVID-19 Resources

Getting Tested

If you have coronavirus symptoms and think you need testing, please seek medical advice or treatment. If you need to go to the hospital, call ahead so they can prepare for your arrival. If you need to call 911, tell the 911 operator you’re experiencing coronavirus symptoms so the ambulance provider can prepare to treat you safely.

Resources Available for Undocumented

Many resources exist for our state’s undocumented residents. If you are undocumented and need assistance please visit these websites for valuable information.

C OVID-19 Resource Guide for Undocumented Residents(link is external) (CA Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance) (English and Spanish)
DACA Updates during the Coronavirus Crisis(link is external) (Informed Immigrant)
List of Benefits not subject to Public Charge(link is external) (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)
California Immigrant Guide: Public Benefits and Public Charge(link is external) (California Immigrant Guide)

COVID-19 and the American Workplace

The Wage and Hour Division provides information on common issues employers and employees face when responding to COVID-19, and its effects on wages and hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

FFCRA will help the United States combat and defeat COVID-19 by giving all American businesses with fewer than 500 employees funds to provide employees with paid leave, either for the employee’s own health needs or to care for family members. The legislation will ensure that workers are not forced to choose between their paychecks and the public health measures needed to combat the virus while at the same time reimbursing businesses.

Fact Sheets

Posters

Families & Workers

Department of Labor – Resources for COVID-19 and the American Workplace
1. Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights
2. Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements
3. Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers
4. COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act: Questions and Answers
5. COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act: Questions and Answers
Department of Labor – Temporary Rule on Paid Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Summary
Department of Treasury – Social Security Recipients Will Automatically Receive Economic Impact Payments
IRS – Main Page for Coronavirus Tax Relief Information
IRS – Economic Impact Payments (Recovery Rebates): What You Need to Know
IRS – Warning about Scams on the Economic Impact Payments (Recovery Rebates)
IRS – FAQ on COVID-19 Related Tax Credits for Required Paid Sick Leave and Paid Family Leave, under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
IRS – Notice on Paid Qualified Sick Leave Wages and Family Leave Wages
IRS – FAQ on the Employee Retention Credit in the CARES Act
IRS – Notice on Relief from Penalty for Failure to Deposit Employment Taxes
IRS – Notice on Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic, Related to Gift and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines
Department of Education – Coronavirus and Forbearance Information for Students, Borrowers, and Parents

COVID-19 Prevention & Management Dairy Farmer Handbook

Download English Document

Employer Reviews

Bert & Cheryl Weststeyn

Angelo & Christina Vieira

Tom Koolhaas

Dennis & Kirsten Areias