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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
Close federal election contest makes it critical to speak out on ‘Food Safety First’!
Time to speak out on Food Safety !
CFIA wants to start talks on new contract while failing to live up to commitments from last bargaining round
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency appears keen to begin the process of negotiating a new collective agreement and meetings have been set for Sept. 29-30.
New process for designating essential services can cause confusion
As part of every negotiations round for a new contract, all bargaining units must have essential service positions ‘designated’ as being essential to the ‘safety and security of the public’. No legal strike can take place without one and employees occupying those positions must remain on the job in the event of a walkout.
Make your voice heard on food safety – e-mail your federal candidate!
Election 2015 – We Vote Food Safety!
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.
PSAC pre-election advertising campaign highlights food safety issue
Inspection understaffing threatens summer BBQ season
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.