News Releases:
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.
Lax border control leaves Niagara producers vulnerable
Two of the four major land crossings from the US into Canada in the Niagara Region are unattended by inspectors from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Independent poll shows Canadians reject Conservatives’ food inspection policies
The great majority of Canadians reject the Harper government’s policy of permitting the food processing industry to police its own safety practices.
Bar-b-quers beware
Every meat slaughter inspection group in Toronto and throughout Ontario is working short-handed, often operating below staffing levels required to ensure meat packing houses are following all safety requirements.
Weatherill food safety measures unraveling – Meat for Canadians inspected less than product destined for export
According to CFIA forecasts, the current government plans to cut spending on food safety by 21% by 2016–17. This will translate to staff cuts of 16.5%, or 548 positions.
Union News:
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.
Labour Board establishes Panel to advance CFIA negotiations
Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board rejects CFIA’s arguments
2019 Public Service Employee Survey – Be Heard!
We support the full participation of our members.
A great victory in favourable shift premium decision for our Canadian Grain Commission members
Adjudicator dismissed the employer’s position over the issue of weekend shift premiums.
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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.