Union representing Viterra workers vote in favour of company offer, avoiding job action
There will be no strike at Viterra, as employees voted in favour of the offer presented to them. The General and Grain Services Union, which represents 436 Viterra workers of Local 1 (Viterra Country Operations and Maintenance) and Local 2…
USDA Report says American farmers are growing more pulse crops
US farmers are growing more lentils, pea, and chickpeas. The final 2023 production estimates were released by the US Department of Agriculture last Friday. Improved yields more than offset a decline in lentil area south of the border. Lentil production…
Loblaws decision to discontinue 50 percent discount of near-expiring food not well received
A decision by Canada’s largest grocer isn’t sitting well with a federal New Democrat MP. Alistair MacGregor, who sits on the commons ag committee is demanding the competition bureau get involved in the decision by Loblaw. After facing pressure from…
To strike or not to strike: Union counting votes on Viterra’s latest offer
The union which represents about 436 Viterra employees is counting members votes Friday on accepting or rejecting the company’s latest offer. Negotiations for a new deal between the General and Grain Services Union Locals 1 & 2 and Viterra Canada…