Agriculture Union Social Justice Fund Contribution
A letter from Krysty Munns, a member of Local 30048 in Lethbridge.
In-depth Global TV investigation supports our stance on food safety and security
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...CFIA Bargaining Team kicks off work in Ottawa
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...New Alberta Agriculture Minister traces his activist roots to involvement in our union
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...Summerland members among those protesting Conservatives’ latest attack on free collective bargaining
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...Agriculture Union delegates to PSAC Convention strongly back political action campaign
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...Two of our veteran Quebec leaders awarded Agriculture Union Life Memberships
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...Survey finds Quebec-wide meat inspector shortage
most meat processing and slaughter establishments in the province operating with fewer meat inspectors than are required
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