Farm Leaders “relieved” tentative deal has been reached between PSAC and federal government
May 1, 2023
“The strike thank goodness wasn’t long enough to cause any delays but we were getting very close,” said Jochum. “I […]
PSAC federal worker strike could hit at grain transport
April 28, 2023
The Wheat Growers Association issued a strongly worded press release on Tuesday after striking picketers targeted Vancouver’s Cascadia grain terminal, […]
Farmers worry about delayed payments and shipments as federal strike continues
April 28, 2023
Levi Wood, farmer and director of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, said that the strike has a cascading effect on farmers, […]
Port blockades could be devastating for farmers, says Wheat Growers president
April 26, 2023
The Wheat Growers Association (WGA) says a strike causing grain transportation to slow down or stop would be devastating for […]
Grain Commission implements contingency plan for grain inspections during strike
April 26, 2023
While the CGC is allowing others to collect samples, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association has reiterated its call for […]
Farmers grow concerned as striking PSAC workers block grain exports
April 26, 2023
The Wheat Growers Association, an industry trade group that represents Western Canadian farmers, said in a statement on Tuesday that […]
Wheat Growers call PSAC strike an ‘unacceptable attack’ on the Canadian economy
April 25, 2023
The Canadian Wheat Growers are calling for “immediate intervention” on the part of the federal government to get grain shipments […]
Federal public service strike affecting grain inspections, Canadian Grain Commission say
April 20, 2023
The Wheat Growers Association said farmers are counting on shipping out the last of their 2022 crops to pay for […]
Picket lines pop up around Saskatchewan during largest federal worker strike in Canadian history
April 19, 2023
Jim Smolik, stakeholder relations for the Wheat Growers Association said the strike places additional costs on the grain industry. “As […]
Hundreds of Lethbridge federal workers hit picket line as PSAC strike begins
April 19, 2023
“A country that doesn’t supply, and Canada being the country that didn’t supply, if you lose an importer or a […]
Wheat farmers: Keep the grain moving
April 19, 2023
“Farmers need to continue to deliver last year’s crop before spring seeding to run their businesses and purchase inputs for […]
LET IT GRAIN: Wheat Growers fret over federal strike, urge Ag minister to step in
April 19, 2023
It’s a double whammy. Not only are taxpayers on the hook after federal workers walked off the job last night, […]