Survey finds Quebec-wide meat inspector shortage
most meat processing and slaughter establishments in the province operating with fewer meat inspectors than are required
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.
Four projects have receive backing from our Social Justice Fund
New and renewed support from the Agriculture Union’s Social Justice Fund (AUSJF) is improving the lives of people in North, Central and South America
CFIA chart for interpreting overtime and mileage
Members are advised to continue to apply for overtime and mileage as they always have
PI/EG Review – Letters to members
Members are receiving notification letters.
CFIA Bargaining Conference ends with negotiating team and contract demands in place
A highly-successful Bargaining Conference for the Agriculture Union’s Canadian Food Inspection Agency members wrapped up in Ottawa on January 28.
PSAC to conduct online membership poll
PSAC will be conducting a large poll of the membership
PSAC Bargaining Conference kicks off new contract round with CFIA
The Agriculture Union is gearing up for a fresh round of negotiations with CFIA.
One get-together; two good causes – Local 00978 supports United Way and EB Bargaining Team
Members of Agriculture Union Local 00978, have been gathering for a weekly soup meal this autumn in support of Kingston, Ontario’s United Way campaign.
Federal Court rules employer harassment can constitute workplace violence – will the CFIA obey?
Harassment and psychological bullying within the scope of the definition of ‘workplace violence’.