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Dairy Wage Survey USA 2009

Choose one milker at your dairy operation (USA only please) and answer questions 1- 17 thinking of this milker. Also, as far as it is possible, answer questions with data for April 2009. Report GROSS wages before any deductions.

There is nothing more frustrating than filling out a survey with not enough options, so if there are questions in that category, please feel free to send us a message at the bottom of this survey and add any needed details. THANKS for PARTICIPATING!

You may contact me at gebillikopf@ucdavis.edu

Best, Gregorio Billikopf, University of California, http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/ucce50/ag-labor/

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Question
Response

Questions 1 - 17 deal with the milker you selected.

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* Do you have a bonus or incentive program?


Did you pay this employee any overtime wages (defined as either time and a half or double time) in April?


* Do you provide health, dental, eye or other type of insurance?


* Was the milker provided with housing?


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* On what basis was the milker paid?




General questions about your dairy.
Is this dairy unionized?


How many milking shifts does your dairy complete per day?



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Do you pay more for night or difficult shifts?


* Do you offer employees a 401k or related retirement plan?


How would you describe your milking system?




Labor Supply Questions
In contrast to three years ago, how difficult is it to find milkers or other entry level employees to work at your dairy?






Cause for labor supply change.