Agriculture Union Statement for truth and reconciliation day 2026
On September 30th, we pause to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, the Survivors, their families, and the communities who continue to live with the impacts of these...
Menopause works here
[The following article was submitted by Local 60005 (CFIA & AAFC Moncton, NB) who have been doing some amazing work raising awareness around the issue of menopause in the workplace lately.] The Menopause Foundation of Canada launched a campaign, Menopause Works...
CFIA delays pay equity progress for women
The following was published by PSAC on March 13, 2026 March marks both International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, a time when workers at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) should be celebrating an estimated $15.9 million in pay equity...
mach 8th – stopping gender discrimination means stopping the cuts
The Agriculture Union acknowledges International Women’s Day on March 8th, and we are exceptionally proud of all our women members who courageously stand up against patriarchy, sexism, queerphobia, and gender-based violence every day. Fighting for workplaces and...
Agriculture Union Celebrates Black History Month and Black Farmers across Canada
February is Black History Month, and the Agriculture Union honours the leadership, resilience and organizing power of Black workers who have shaped Canada’s labour movement and continue to lead the fight for justice today. We also celebrate the...
On human rights day, let’s recommit to solidarity
On Human Rights Day, we renew our commitment to the principles of dignity, equality, and justice for all. But this year, as workers and as union members, we cannot ignore that these rights are increasingly under attack across Canada. We are witnessing governments...
Demystifying Your Collective Agreement – No Discrimination and Duty to Accommodate
As a member of the Agriculture Union, your human rights are protected at work. You are protected from discrimination both by the Canadian Human Rights Act, and by “No Discrimination” articles in our various collective agreements. In this article, we’ll briefly look at...
Change Starts at Home – Join Your Local Labour Council Today!
The post-pandemic years have been an exciting period for the labour movement in Canada. Driven by unprecedented levels of inflation, our country is seeing an increasing number of strikes and labour actions. Workers are organizing and new unions are being created in...