News Releases:
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
Food processing staff need protection
Federal and provincial authorities have been slow to safeguard inspection
On Harmony Beef, Kenney is irresponsible and wrong
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is wrong to assert that the Harmony meat plant was shut down because federal inspectors refuse to work there
Major Phoenix victory – No more gross payback for overpayments.
No more gross payback for overpayments.
Union News:
Triennial Convention postponed due to COVID-19
the dates have been pushed back to November 18-20
COVID-19 : Letter to the Honourable Chrystia Freeland
The National President of the Agriculture Union has reached out to the Honourable Chrystia Freeland to request an urgent meeting
Agriculture Union President raises urgency of inspector security with Health Minister
The National President of the Agriculture Union has reached out to the federal Minister of Health
COVID-19 : Latest Updates from Employers
Latest employer updates
We’re working to keep you safe during this unprecedented health crisis
The emergence of the Covid-19 coronavirus has presented the greatest public health challenge in memory
COVID-19: Your rights at work
Know your rights !
CFIA bargaining position being readied for presentation to Public Interest Commission
The bargaining team is busy preparing for the next critical step in the lengthy negotiation process.
To all CFIA members that may be impacted by the implementation of MSIP
Further to the message sent to all staff from the VP Operations.
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Briefing Notes:
MPs misled about changes to diminish health and safety in the Canada Labour Code
Agriculture Union blows the whistle on Employment Skills Development Canada officials who misled Parliamentarians concerning amendments to water down health and safety provisions of the Canada Labour Code.