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Agriculture Union members support June 8 protests for return to fair bargaining rules
June 8 Day of Action
PSAC urging support for June 8 ‘Day of Action’ to support bargaining teams
Our bargaining agent, the Public Service Alliance of Canada, is asking Agriculture Union members to join a public-service-wide ‘Day of Action’ on June 8 to convince the Treasury Board and its political masters to negotiate new collective agreements.
Agriculture Union donates to Red Cross relief effort for Fort McMurray firestorm victims
Our union has joined the huge number of Canadians who are opening their hearts and their wallets to the plight of the citizens displaced by the massive firestorm engulfing Fort McMurray, Alberta.
Our Social Justice Fund supports co-operative food development in Zimbabwe
The Agriculture Union Social Justice Fund is providing badly needed support to co-operative food producers in the southern African country of Zimbabwe.
Local 90004’s traditional beef donation gave deserving PEI families a Happy Easter
This Easter was a lot happier for some of Prince Edward Island’s less fortunate
Our Social Justice Fund supports two projects benefitting disadvantaged youth
The Agriculture Union’s Social Justice Fund (AUSJF) has supported two worthy initiatives that are helping address the needs of different groups of disadvantaged youth.
Poll of food inspectors reveals fears for food safety
A professional poll, conducted by the respected firm Abacus Data, has revealed that most inspectors surveyed felt understaffing is threatening the safety and security of the country’s food supply.
Negotiations for Treasury Board and CFIA members resume in Ottawa
Negotiations will take place March 7-10.
U.S. Agriculture Department adds pressure for Liberals to meet commitment to increase food inspector numbers
The new Trudeau government is coming under pressure from south of the border to make good on its election promise to reverse Conservative cuts to Canada’s food inspection program.
National President part of Labour delegation to Bangladesh
National President Bob Kingston is part of a Canadian labour delegation in Bangladesh.
Kick-off to Treasury Board bargaining a test of Liberals’ commitment to new era of fairness for government workers
It’s a new round of contract talks with a new government.
Important Notice Regarding Harassment and Violence Complaints
Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the handling of harassment and violence complaints