News Releases:
Jobs cuts at CFIA will lead to a food safety crisis in Canada
For Immediate Release Ottawa, January 28, 2026 – Yesterday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced sweeping job cuts as part of a government-wide expenditure review ordered by Mark Carney. The Agriculture Union categorically denounces these cuts,...
Cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Harm Workers, Farms and the Planet
For Immediate Release Ottawa, January 26, 2026 - The Agriculture Union unequivocally denounces the recent job cuts at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), impacting roughly 1043 people across the country. Our union represents 2,500 employees at AAFC, all of whom...
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.
Union News:
National day of mourning – more than just numbers
1,057 That is the number of Canadian workers who lost their lives in work-related incidents 2023, according to the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada (the most recent year for which there are statistics). That is 1,057 people who never came home to...
Photos: A strong canada starts with us
On April 11th, 2026, Agriculture Union members from across Quebec and Ottawa hit the streets of Montreal with PSAC-Quebec for a demonstration outside the Liberal party convention. We made A LOT of noise to pass a clear message to the Carney government - a strong...
Rand campaign results announced
Last fall, the Agriculture Union ran a Rand Campaign, where locals engaged in friendly competition to see who could sign the most union cards. We would like to thank all the 32 locals who participated in this successful campaign, for boosting their fully signed...
CFIA delays pay equity progress for women
The following was published by PSAC on March 13, 2026 March marks both International Women's Day and Women's History Month, a time when workers at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) should be celebrating an estimated $15.9 million in pay equity adjustments to...
mach 8th – stopping gender discrimination means stopping the cuts
The Agriculture Union acknowledges International Women’s Day on March 8th, and we are exceptionally proud of all our women members who courageously stand up against patriarchy, sexism, queerphobia, and gender-based violence every day. Fighting for workplaces and...
Agriculture Union testifies before the parliamentary committee on agriculture
On February 26th, 2026, our First National Executive Vice-President, Patrick St-Georges, testified before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food. The committee is presently studying the impacts of the announced closure of 8 agricultural...
Agriculture Union Celebrates Black History Month and Black Farmers across Canada
February is Black History Month, and the Agriculture Union honours the leadership, resilience and organizing power of Black workers who have shaped Canada’s labour movement and continue to lead the fight for justice today. We also celebrate the...
Jobs cuts at CFIA will lead to a food safety crisis in Canada
For Immediate Release Ottawa, January 28, 2026 – Yesterday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced sweeping job cuts as part of a government-wide expenditure review ordered by Mark Carney. The Agriculture Union categorically denounces these cuts,...
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