Friday, May 22, 2020

NFU Calls for a Workforce Complete with International Workers

 
The NFU stands in solidarity with migrant workers for good jobs and rights.  That includes their right to count on work when contracts have been signed.  The New Brunswick government's decision to exclude foreign workers from arriving in the Province has broken contracts that workers were counting on and has left farmers in New Brunswick without the labour force they need.  The NFU-NB issued a joint letter asking the Province to overturn its decision presented here in English and in French.  The national office sent a follow-up letter and the CBC ran a story in print  and video (below) on the impact of that decision on Strawberry Hill Farm, owned by NFU members Tim and Kirsten Livingstone.

We have heard recently that there is a rising distrust of foreign workers.  These workers often have years of experience and special skills that cannot be replaced with inexperienced Canadian labour.  We respect peoples' concerns about Canadian employment, but also respect the skills and dedication that the foreign labour have brought to Canadian farms. We continue to call for good working conditions and respect for all workers.  Please join us in speaking up for them as they work hard to provide Canadians and the world with good food. 

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