News Releases:
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.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency cuts sink consumer protection against food fraud in Metro Vancouver
The unit of food inspectors dedicated to protecting consumers and retailers in Metro Vancouver from food fraud and unsafe retail food displays has been disbanded.
Union News:
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.
CFIA bargaining team looking for visible support as contract talks resume
Take a photo of your members supporting their bargaining team and email it to us
Agriculture Union backs PSAC campaign as Phoenix fiasco marks three years
Some 50 Agriculture Union members were among over 500 Ottawa-Gatineau members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada to mark the third anniversary of the launch of the problem-plagued Phoenix pay system.
Negotiations start for new CFIA contract
Contract talks for a new collective agreement for Agriculture Union members employed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency kicked off in Ottawa the last week in February.
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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.