CFIA Cuts Threaten Food Safety: Why Closing Newfoundland Quarantine Stations Could be a Disaster
The Canadian government managed to pass its budget on November 17 by a narrow vote of 170-168. An estimated 40,000 jobs will be cut over the next few years. This will inevitably lead to a decrease in the quality of public services, and impact workers’ lives across the...
Demystifying Your Collective Agreement – No Discrimination and Duty to Accommodate
As a member of the Agriculture Union, your human rights are protected at work. You are protected from discrimination both by the Canadian Human Rights Act, and by “No Discrimination” articles in our various collective agreements. In this article, we’ll briefly look at...
CFIA bargaining conference: members establish priorities
Agriculture Union members at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) participated in a Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) national bargaining conference October 28-30 to discuss and prioritize bargaining issues and elect their bargaining team. The current...
Demystifying your collective agreement – family leave
In this semi-regular section of the newsletter, we’ll take a deeper dive into your collective agreement, and explain some of the most commonly misunderstood articles. Your collective agreement is your best protection in the workplace, and so it’s all the more...
Join the Union: Convert from Rand to Member in Good Standing!
Did you know that if you’re a Rand member, you’re already paying union dues—but you’re not yet a full member of the Agriculture Union? By signing a union card, you become a Member in Good Standing (MIGS), and you unlock the full power of your union....
Agriculture Union Statement on World Food Day 2025
Food Security Needs Investment, Not Austerity Ottawa, October 16, 2025 – Today, on World Food Day, the Agriculture Union is denouncing Mark Carney’s proposed budget cuts, which could have disastrous impacts on Canada’s food security and agricultural sector. Our...
Western Producer: Don’t undermine the backbone of agriculture
The Agriculture Union’s National President Milton Dyck published a powerful op-ed in the Western Producer, where he argues that Mark Carney’s proposed cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will hamper agricultural research in a time of severe climate...
Truth, reconciliation and indigenous food sovereignty
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, also known as Orange Shirt Day. It is a time to honour residential school survivors, remember those who never returned home, and reflect on the histories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis...