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:
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.
PSAC heads to Labour Board to force CFIA to implement latest collective agreement
Unfair labour practice complaint filed against the CFIA
Government finally able to remedy PSAC dues issues with Phoenix system
Since March 2016, Phoenix has been unable to process this information.
PSAC wins major improvements to Public Service Dental Plan
PSAC has won a major victory for the Public Service Dental Care Plan.
CFIA National Bargaining Conference Is Underway
CFIA Bargaining
Update : CFIA Collective Agreement available on-line
The four-year contract runs to next December 31.
A new round of CFIA negotiations is set to begin: we want to hear from you!
Make your voice heard!
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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.