Together, stronger!

The purpose of the Collective Agreement is to maintain harmonious and mutually beneficial relationships between the Employer, the Union and the employees and to set forth certain terms and conditions of employment upon which agreement has been reached through collective bargaining.

Convert from Rand to Member in Good Standing!

Did you know that if you’re a Rand member, you’re already paying union dues—but you’re not yet a full member of the Agriculture Union? By signing a union card, you become a Member in Good Standing (MIGS), and you unlock the full power of your union.

Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada are entitled to member benefits and discounts for different services. PSAC maintains its relationships with the companies below to enhance its members' quality of life. Check back often to take advantage of offers, discounts, and contests from these companies.  

Membership in the Agriculture Union and the Public Service Alliance of Canada provides our members a broad range of services and benefits. We’re a democratic vehicle for addressing shared issues, problems and working conditions from a position of solidarity and strength.

The Agriculture Union, and the labour bodies to which we are affiliated, offer a number of bursaries and scholarships available to our members or their dependants.

Represents nearly 230,000 workers in every province and territory in Canada and in locations around the world. Our members work for federal government departments and agencies, Crown Corporations, universities, casinos, community services agencies, Aboriginal communities, airports, and the security sector among others. PSAC is headquartered in Ottawa with 23 regional offices across Canada.

The Public Service Alliance of Canada is divided into seven regions – Atlantic, Quebec, National Capital Region, Ontario, Prairies, British Columbia, and the North. Across the regions, staff provide expertise and support to Local officers and members.

The PSAC Prairies - Southern Alberta region includes members in Calgary, Lethbridge and surrounding areas who serviced out of the Calgary Regional Office, responsible for more than 5,200 members.

Our members can be found in communities from coast to coast. Every day, Canadians count on the dedication and professionalism of the men and women of the Agriculture Union. Many of our members are front-line defenders of public health, supporters of sustainable agriculture and guardians of a secure food chain. Others carry out key roles in upholding integrity in the federal public service and ensuring the public is able to receive services in both official languages.

The Canadian Labour Congress is the largest labour organization in Canada, bringing together dozens of national and international unions, provincial and territorial federations of labour and community-based labour councils to represent more than 3 million workers across the country.

The Alberta Federation of Labour is a voluntary association of unions and employee organizations that have banded together to achieve common goals. Since 1912, the Federation has fought hard to improve conditions for working people, their families and their communities.

Chartered by the Canadian Labour of Congress and affiliated to the Alberta Federation of Labour, represents over 5000 unionized members throughout Southern Alberta. The LDLC’s purpose is to improve the communities in which the members live, work and play, by advancing the economic and social welfare of all workers.

The Agriculture Union may structure either standing (permanent) or temporary committees to carry out our union ‘s business or advance the interests of our members.

This provides an overview of your union’s core activities. Every member should complete this basic training.

This information kit contains a series of union fact sheets of use to both Local Executive officers and the membership in general.

The Public Service Alliance of Canada’s Shop Steward Tool Kit is designed to assist you in your role as a shop steward for your local.

PSAC’s online program offers union training at your own pace and time. These introductory courses provide a solid overview on a range of topics.

Explore the upcoming course catalogues, learn more about the courses, register and mark your calendars for these training sessions!

Mandated to improve workplace relationships and deepen understanding of the respective roles and responsibilities of the Union and the Employer in the workplace.

Labour education is the foundation and the future of Canada’s unions. It helps strengthen unions by allowing members to connect, learn, and grow together.

University level labour studies offers a unique learning opportunity for union leaders and active members from across unions and regions to learn and grow together.