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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.
Agriculture Union Social Justice Fund Contribution
A letter from Krysty Munns, a member of Local 30048 in Lethbridge.
In-depth Global TV investigation supports our stance on food safety and security
CFIA Bargaining Team kicks off work in Ottawa
New Alberta Agriculture Minister traces his activist roots to involvement in our union
Summerland members among those protesting Conservatives’ latest attack on free collective bargaining
Agriculture Union delegates to PSAC Convention strongly back political action campaign
Two of our veteran Quebec leaders awarded Agriculture Union Life Memberships
Survey finds Quebec-wide meat inspector shortage
most meat processing and slaughter establishments in the province operating with fewer meat inspectors than are required
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.
Four projects have receive backing from our Social Justice Fund
New and renewed support from the Agriculture Union’s Social Justice Fund (AUSJF) is improving the lives of people in North, Central and South America
CFIA chart for interpreting overtime and mileage
Members are advised to continue to apply for overtime and mileage as they always have