News Releases:
Lax border control leaves Niagara producers vulnerable
Two of the four major land crossings from the US into Canada in the Niagara Region are unattended by inspectors from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Independent poll shows Canadians reject Conservatives’ food inspection policies
The great majority of Canadians reject the Harper government’s policy of permitting the food processing industry to police its own safety practices.
Bar-b-quers beware
Every meat slaughter inspection group in Toronto and throughout Ontario is working short-handed, often operating below staffing levels required to ensure meat packing houses are following all safety requirements.
Weatherill food safety measures unraveling – Meat for Canadians inspected less than product destined for export
According to CFIA forecasts, the current government plans to cut spending on food safety by 21% by 2016–17. This will translate to staff cuts of 16.5%, or 548 positions.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency cuts sink consumer protection against food fraud in Metro Vancouver
The unit of food inspectors dedicated to protecting consumers and retailers in Metro Vancouver from food fraud and unsafe retail food displays has been disbanded.
C-4 encourages unsafe workplaces
Ottawa – Work will be more dangerous if proposed changes to health and safety laws in Ottawa’s latest omnibus budget measure, Bill C-4, become law, according to Rob Ellis, whose teenage son was killed at work during his second day on the job.
Ellis, a workplace health and safety advocate, and Bob Kingston, President of the PSAC’s Agriculture Union, are in Ottawa today to urge parliamentarians to change the Bill.
Union News:
Past President Bob Kingston honoured with PSAC Life Membership
Bob Kingston has been recognized for his lengthy and impressive service to our union with a Life Membership in the Public Service Alliance of Canada.
Burnt by Phoenix? Help turn up the heat for a fix to the chaotic pay system!
Whether overpaid, underpaid or not paid at all : Get answers and directions.
Diversity Challenge: Wear Pink on April 11, 2018!
A day to celebrate diversity, raise awareness and to stand up against all forms of bullying.
Local 90004 ensures a very happy Easter for deserving PEI families
Local 90004 donated hundreds of kilograms of dressed beef to Charlottetown and Summerside food banks
Recognition by Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) of Chronic Mental Stress as compensable workplace injury a big step forward
A decision by the Ontario WSIB (aka Workers’ Compensation) to recognize chronic mental stress as a compensable injury is a major step forward in ensuring Agriculture Union members in that province do not have to choose between their mental health and financial well-being.
CFIA members urged to participate in ratification vote
CFIA vote: Last chance to attend info session before voting deadline
CFIA contract ratification vote kicks off in mid-January
CFIA members should log into their PSAC Member Portal to ensure their mailing address and personal e-mail address are up to date.
Tentative agreement reached for CFIA members!
Agriculture Union members at the CFIA have a tentative collective agreement.
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Briefing Notes:
MPs misled about changes to diminish health and safety in the Canada Labour Code
Agriculture Union blows the whistle on Employment Skills Development Canada officials who misled Parliamentarians concerning amendments to water down health and safety provisions of the Canada Labour Code.