News Releases:
Demystifying your collective agreement – family leave
In this semi-regular section of the newsletter, we’ll take a deeper dive into your collective agreement, and explain some of the most commonly misunderstood articles. Your collective agreement is your best protection in the workplace, and so it’s all the more...
Truth, reconciliation and indigenous food sovereignty
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, also known as Orange Shirt Day. It is a time to honour residential school survivors, remember those who never returned home, and reflect on the histories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis...
Getting active, getting local
Get involved in your Agriculture Union local today! It can be fun, exciting, and a great way to learn new skills and get to know your colleagues better Locals are the beating heart of the Agriculture Union – YOUR union. Large national unions can sometimes seem like...
CFIA: Work in COVID-infected meat plants, or else
CFIA is ordering its staff to work in facilities that are not safe, and without the proper personal protective gear.
Handout to food processors misses the mark on worker safety
The Prime Minister’s announcement today concerning safety in food processing plants completely misses the mark
JBS Canada is the latest meat packer to be infected by COVID-19
Sixty-seven people associated with the operations of one of Canada’s largest beef slaughter facilities have tested positive for COVID-19
Union News:
On human rights day, let’s recommit to solidarity
On Human Rights Day, we renew our commitment to the principles of dignity, equality, and justice for all. But this year, as workers and as union members, we cannot ignore that these rights are increasingly under attack across Canada. We are witnessing governments...
CFIA Cuts Threaten Food Safety: Why Closing Newfoundland Quarantine Stations Could be a Disaster
The Canadian government managed to pass its budget on November 17 by a narrow vote of 170-168. An estimated 40,000 jobs will be cut over the next few years. This will inevitably lead to a decrease in the quality of public services, and impact workers’ lives across the...
CFIA bargaining conference: members establish priorities
Agriculture Union members at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) participated in a Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) national bargaining conference October 28-30 to discuss and prioritize bargaining issues and elect their bargaining team. The current...
Join the Union: Convert from Rand to Member in Good Standing!
Did you know that if you're a Rand member, you're already paying union dues—but you're not yet a full member of the Agriculture Union? By signing a union card, you become a Member in Good Standing (MIGS), and you unlock the full power of your union. From now until...
Agriculture Union Statement on World Food Day 2025
Food Security Needs Investment, Not Austerity Ottawa, October 16, 2025 - Today, on World Food Day, the Agriculture Union is denouncing Mark Carney’s proposed budget cuts, which could have disastrous impacts on Canada’s food security and agricultural sector. Our union...
Western Producer: Don’t undermine the backbone of agriculture
The Agriculture Union's National President Milton Dyck published a powerful op-ed in the Western Producer, where he argues that Mark Carney's proposed cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will hamper agricultural research in a time of severe climate change, and...
VIRTUAL MEMBER TRAINING – NOVEMBER 12, 2025
The Agriculture Union will be offering a 4-hour virtual training on November 12, 2025, on the following subjects: 1. Union Management Consultation/ Occupational Health and Safety / Annual General Meetings - what’s involved?...
Change Starts at Home – Join Your Local Labour Council Today!
The post-pandemic years have been an exciting period for the labour movement in Canada. Driven by unprecedented levels of inflation, our country is seeing an increasing number of strikes and labour actions. Workers are organizing and new unions are being created in...
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