New CFIA Workplace Violence Prevention Policy now in place
New Workplace Violence Prevention Policy is now in force at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Close federal election contest makes it critical to speak out on ‘Food Safety First’!
Time to speak out on Food Safety !
CFIA wants to start talks on new contract while failing to live up to commitments from last bargaining round
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency appears keen to begin the process of negotiating a new collective agreement and meetings have been set for Sept. 29-30.
New process for designating essential services can cause confusion
As part of every negotiations round for a new contract, all bargaining units must have essential service positions ‘designated’ as being essential to the ‘safety and security of the public’. No legal strike can take place without one and employees occupying those positions must remain on the job in the event of a walkout.
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PSAC pre-election advertising campaign highlights food safety issue
A likely million drivers who took to Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway during the recent Pan-American Games were treated to a sight of an arresting billboard – an image of blood draining from a maple leaf along with an exhortation to Vote to Stop the Cuts. The vivid...Inspection understaffing threatens summer BBQ season
A backyard or cottage BBQ is one of the great Canadian pleasures that banish thoughts of frigid Februaries. However, BBQers in Ontario and across the country should be on their guard as chronic understaffing in food inspection could well impact the safety of the meat...Agriculture Union Social Justice Fund Contribution
A letter from Krysty Munns, a member of Local 30048 in Lethbridge.