Our members are defenders of public health, and guardians of a secure food chain // Nos membres sont défenseurs de première ligne de la santé publique, et des gardiens d’une chaîne d’alimentation sécuritaire. www.agrunion.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3mtjtvhq4sk23Nearly half of all our delegates here at our triennial national convention in Halifax are attending for their first time. This is what building a powerful movement for worker rights looks like. Whether you've been here for 2 years or 20 years (or more!), we all have a lot to learn, and a lot to give20 Aug 2026 18:12 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjtvhq4sk23https://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3mstcu7ezi22xThe governments of Canada and Saskatchewan recently signed a deal on the future of the Indian Head and Scott research farms, but for our members who work there, it essentially amouts to nothing. Our President Milton Dyck joined RealAgriculture to discuss: https://www.realagriculture.com/2026/08/you-can-never-rebuild-a-research-centre-from-scratch-again-union-warns-of-permanent-research-loss-in-aafc-closures/11 Aug 2026 19:09 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mstcu7ezi22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3msszueppsc2lNous représentons les professeurs de langues qui travaillent pour le ministère de la Défense nationale. Nous partageons les préoccupations soulevées par l'UEDN concernant le recul des droits linguistiques des employés des bases militaires canadiennes. https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2274034/bilinguisme-defense-canada-francais11 Aug 2026 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3msszueppsc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3msqgcxygdk2oThe news of wildfires in the Okanagan right now is horrible. Our hearts go out to all our members in Summerland, and to everyone throughout the region under evacuation order, or suffering from the effects of the fires.10 Aug 2026 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqgcxygdk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3mse5cuc32s2bNo one should have to die from eating lettuce. And yet that is where we have arrived in the USA. Would it surpise you to know that despite a food safety crisis south of the border, Carney is still cutting the CFIA? More from @foodsafetynews.com.web.brid.gy: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/08/first-deaths-in-cyclospora-outbreak-reported-by-michigan/?ref=fsn-daily-newsletter05 Aug 2026 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mse5cuc32s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3msdu6wtojs2oIncredible. Imagine being laid off, and then having your boss ask you for advice on the future direction of the company. This is the kind of insulting behaviour that AAFC researchers were subjected to. More from the @nationalobserver.com here: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2026/07/31/news/federal-agriculture-department-scientists-steering05 Aug 2026 15:36 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdu6wtojs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3mrv7ziy2zc2vA new column by @wickdchiq.bsky.social looks at "Canadian-style" DOGE austerity, citing Carney's cuts to food safety as just one startling example. #FoodSafetyFirst https://www.hilltimes.com/2026/07/29/when-tech-execs-bend-the-ear-do-the-feds-bend-the-knee/513077/30 Jul 2026 19:58 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrv7ziy2zc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3mruuvkqfkc2n“I’m not willing to quit right yet,” - Agriculture Union President Milton Dyck. Despite an MOU between Ottawa and SK, the Indian Head and Scott research farms are still being shut down. Our members are still being told they'll lose their jobs. Read more: https://www.producer.com/news/saskatchewan-research-farm-workers-facing-job-losses/30 Jul 2026 16:39 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruuvkqfkc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3mruup7yeec2nA recent MOU signed between Ottawa and Regina changes nothing for the future of the Indian Head and Scott research farms in SK. AAFC are still telling our members they will lose their jobs. The government is still turning its back on agricultural science that all Canadians depend on.30 Jul 2026 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruup7yeec2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3mrnjobzpas2iMalgré une entente récemment signé entre Ottawa et Regina, aucun des deux gouvernements n'a expliqué comment les fermes d'Indian Head et Scott pourraient continuer à fonctionner en tant que fermes de recherche alors que tous leurs chercheurs sont mis à la porte. https://www.syndicatagr.com/malgre-lentente-entre-ottawa-et-la-saskatchewan-les-fermes-de-recherche-restent-menacees/27 Jul 2026 18:29 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrnjobzpas2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3mrnjiwmey22iResearch farms need researchers. Despite a recently signed MOU between Ottawa and Regina, neither government has demonstrated how Indian Head and Scott will continue to operate as research farms with all their researchers being shown the door. Read our statement: https://www.agrunion.com/despite-federal-provincial-agreement-saskatchewan-research-farms-still-at-risk/27 Jul 2026 18:26 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrnjiwmey22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3mrdm5fcvys2dThe ongoing cyclospora outbreak in the USA should serve as a bellwether for cuts to food safety in Canada. Nobody, not one person out there, wants to catch explosive diarrhea from eating lettuce. Excellent editorial from the @winnipegfreepress.com #FoodSafetyFirst https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/editorials/2026/07/23/a-foodborne-parasite-and-government-efficiency23 Jul 2026 19:47 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdm5fcvys2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3mr3x3bvvhs2vSophie is a member of the Agriculture Union who is living a horrible injustice right now at the hands of her insurance provider. Please help by sharing her story. Nobody should be forced to pay thousands of dollars from their pocket for life-saving medications. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joHORlN1iX020 Jul 2026 18:41 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3x3bvvhs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3mr3wzqp5uk2vSophie est membre de notre syndicat et subit actuellement une terrible injustice de la part de son assureur. Aidez-la en partageant son histoire. Personne ne devrait être contraint de débourser des milliers de dollars de sa poche pour des médicaments vitaux. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joHORlN1iX020 Jul 2026 18:41 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3wzqp5uk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3mqrvyjmro22jNo matter who you cheer for, we all gotta eat. Take action against cuts to food safety now: www.foodsafetyfirst.ca16 Jul 2026 18:55 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrvyjmro22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3mqrvwvozv22jPeu importe votre équipe, on doit tous manger. Passez à l'action contre les coupes budgétaire à la sécurité alimentaire maintenant: www.mangersansdanger.ca16 Jul 2026 18:54 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrvwvozv22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3mqjylxp3vs27La listériose est une maladie alimentaire courante qui peut être mortelle dans certains cas. Heureusement, aucun cas de maladie n’a été signalé en lien avec ce rappel. Les inspecteurs alimentaires de l’ACIA veillent à ce que nos aliments soient sûrs. Pourquoi Carney réduit-il ses effectifs de 1/5 ?13 Jul 2026 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjylxp3vs27https://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3mqjygvm7gs27Listeria is a common foodborne illness that can cause serious harm and even be fatal in some cases. Luckily no illnesses have been reported so far in relation to this recall. CFIA food inspectors make sure that the food on your plate is safe. So why is Carney cutting 1/5 of their workforce?13 Jul 2026 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjygvm7gs27https://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3mpr7kqgej22kPistachios. Oysters. Chocolate spread. Salad dressing. Food recalls are up in Canada. So why is Carney cutting food inspections? 🍴Take action to defend food safety: www.foodsafetyfirst.ca03 Jul 2026 18:49 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpr7kqgej22khttps://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3mpr7gb4u6k2kPistaches. Huîtres. Pâte à tartiner au chocolat. Vinaigrette. Les rappels de produits alimentaires sont en hausse au Canada. Alors pourquoi Carney réduit-il les inspections alimentaires ? Agissez pour défendre la sécurité alimentaire : www.mangersansdanger.ca03 Jul 2026 18:46 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpr7gb4u6k2khttps://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3mpohjwswe224L'été est le moment idéal pour déguster de délicieuses huîtres canadiennes. Mais pour pouvoir profiter de nos excellents produits de la mer, nous avons besoin d'inspecteurs qui veillent à la sécurité de nos aliments. Or, alors que les rappels alimentaires se multiplient, Carney coupe l'ACIA.02 Jul 2026 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpohjwswe224https://bsky.app/profile/agricultureunion.bsky.social/post/3mpohefsgok24Summer is a great time to kick back and enjoy some refreshing Canadian oysters. But in order to enjoy our great local seafood, we need food inspectors to keep the food on our plates safe. And with food recalls on the rise, the Carney government is cutting the CFIA. #FoodSafetyFirst #ProtectOurFood02 Jul 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:2cxzy6prrowhlmqa3tsfdavq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpohefsgok24