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...
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...
An in-depth investigative report by Global TV has echoed the Agriculture Union’s concerns over cuts to both the quality and quantity of food inspection. The report, entitled Tainted lunch: Navigating gaps in Canada’s food safety system, was aired the first week in...
The Bargaining Team charged with negotiating a new collective agreement for Agriculture Union members employed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency kicked off its work in Ottawa on May 26 to 28. Team members came together for the first time since their election at...
Once, he was ‘Brother Carlier’. Now, he’s ‘Mister Minister’! Oneil Carlier has just been appointed Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development by Premier Rachel Notley as part of the ‘Orange Chinook’ that swept the NDP to an unexpected majority government...
Agriculture Union members are joining PSAC members across the country in protesting Bill C-59, the Budget Implementation Act. The proposed law, introduced in the House of Commons in mid-May, is the latest attack on free collective bargaining by a vindictive Harper...
The last week in April drew hundreds of delegates to the Triennial National Convention of our bargaining agent, the Public Service Alliance of Canada. Those attending the important event, held in Quebec City, were determined to forge a strategy to oppose ongoing...
The work of two veteran members from Quebec has been recognized by the National Council with Life Memberships in the Agriculture Union. It’s a relatively rare but well-deserved honour. The prestigious award pays tribute to those women and men whose selfless dedication...