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...
VIRTUAL MEMBER TRAINING – NOVEMBER 12, 2025
The Agriculture Union will be offering a 4-hour virtual training on November 12, 2025, on the following subjects: 1. Union Management Consultation/ Occupational Health and Safety / Annual General Meetings – what’s involved?...
Change Starts at Home – Join Your Local Labour Council Today!
The post-pandemic years have been an exciting period for the labour movement in Canada. Driven by unprecedented levels of inflation, our country is seeing an increasing number of strikes and labour actions. Workers are organizing and new unions are being created in...
Getting active, getting local
Get involved in your Agriculture Union local today! It can be fun, exciting, and a great way to learn new skills and get to know your colleagues better Locals are the beating heart of the Agriculture Union – YOUR union. Large national unions can sometimes seem like...