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Recognition by Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) of Chronic Mental Stress as compensable workplace injury a big step forward
A decision by the Ontario WSIB (aka Workers’ Compensation) to recognize chronic mental stress as a compensable injury is a major step forward in ensuring Agriculture Union members in that province do not have to choose between their mental health and financial well-being.
CFIA members urged to participate in ratification vote
CFIA vote: Last chance to attend info session before voting deadline
CFIA contract ratification vote kicks off in mid-January
CFIA members should log into their PSAC Member Portal to ensure their mailing address and personal e-mail address are up to date.
Tentative agreement reached for CFIA members!
Agriculture Union members at the CFIA have a tentative collective agreement.
CFIA bargaining team hopeful new contract is in sight
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CFIA negotiations move forward…slowly
Negotiations with CFIA continue to move forward ever so slowly.
Agriculture Union members urged to complete Public Service Employee Survey
Our members at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency on September 7 received a joint email from the employer and the Agriculture Union urging their participation in this year’s Public Service Employee Survey.
PI Review Update
After much effort and support from our members working in Inspection at CFIA, we are nearing the completion of the Primary Products (PI) Review and its resulting mass grievances filed in 2000 and 2007.
Convention delegates elect strong team to lead the Agriculture Union over next three years
The Agriculture Union emerged from its August Convention with a new National President
Phoenix pay system woes spread to collection of union dues
The PSAC is reporting that dues are not being deducted from the pay cheques of many members.
Social Justice Fund approves funding for four projects
The AUSJF is pleased to announce that it has now approved a new project for funding and renewed support for three more.
CFIA negotiations make progress…slowly
The bargaining team for our members employed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency met management negotiators the third week of June in Ottawa.
