National day of mourning – more than just numbers
1,057 That is the number of Canadian workers who lost their lives in work-related incidents 2023, according to the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada (the most recent year for which there are statistics). That is 1,057 people who never came home to...
Photos: A strong canada starts with us
On April 11th, 2026, Agriculture Union members from across Quebec and Ottawa hit the streets of Montreal with PSAC-Quebec for a demonstration outside the Liberal party convention. We made A LOT of noise to pass a clear message to the Carney government – a strong...
Rand campaign results announced
Last fall, the Agriculture Union ran a Rand Campaign, where locals engaged in friendly competition to see who could sign the most union cards. We would like to thank all the 32 locals who participated in this successful campaign, for boosting their fully signed...
CFIA delays pay equity progress for women
The following was published by PSAC on March 13, 2026 March marks both International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, a time when workers at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) should be celebrating an estimated $15.9 million in pay equity...
mach 8th – stopping gender discrimination means stopping the cuts
The Agriculture Union acknowledges International Women’s Day on March 8th, and we are exceptionally proud of all our women members who courageously stand up against patriarchy, sexism, queerphobia, and gender-based violence every day. Fighting for workplaces and...
Agriculture Union testifies before the parliamentary committee on agriculture
On February 26th, 2026, our First National Executive Vice-President, Patrick St-Georges, testified before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food. The committee is presently studying the impacts of the announced closure of 8 agricultural...
Agriculture Union Celebrates Black History Month and Black Farmers across Canada
February is Black History Month, and the Agriculture Union honours the leadership, resilience and organizing power of Black workers who have shaped Canada’s labour movement and continue to lead the fight for justice today. We also celebrate the...
Jobs cuts at CFIA will lead to a food safety crisis in Canada
For Immediate Release Ottawa, January 28, 2026 – Yesterday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced sweeping job cuts as part of a government-wide expenditure review ordered by Mark Carney. The Agriculture Union categorically denounces these cuts,...