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Have a look around, and if you don’t find what you are looking for, let us know.

If you want to know more about us or how you can join GSU, call our general secretary Steve Torgerson at 306.529.5925.

Grads
  • Applications are being accepted for GSU’s 2026 Scholarship Program

Each year, GSU provides a total of $10,000 in funding to help offset the costs of diplomas, degrees, and certificate programs. Deadline for receipt of applications is July 1.

Details, applications forms and more are available here.

  • Local 7 (Trouw Chilliwack) bargaining – Chilliwack, BC, April 21 & May 6

    Member participation remains a priority as the bargaining committee prepares to return to the table; as part of this process, members have been asked to complete a bargaining survey currently available on the shop floor.

  • Local 6 (Wild West Steelhead) bargaining – Lucky Lake, SK, April 14

    The first round of collective agreement renewal negotiations is set to begin on April 14 in Lucky Lake. Members previously met with GSU staff rep and lead negotiator Donna Labelle to identify priorities for upcoming bargaining and elect their committee.

    The current collective agreement expires on Feb. 28, 2026, but remains in effect until a new agreement is reached and ratified. 

  • Local 14 (Richardson) bargaining – Regina, SK, April 22 & 23

    After a few setbacks, bargaining will begin in April.  The current collective agreement expired on December 31, 2025. It will remain in effect until a new agreement is negotiated and ratified.

  • GSU Zoom Series is scheduled for 2026

    Our popular educational series has returned. Join us for a 45-minute session followed by an open-discussion Q&A. 

    • First Session: Managing your Performance Review

    • When: April 26 @ 6:30 PM
      [CLICK HERE to Register/Express Interest]

    Deadline to register is noon on the day of the session

  • Joint Executive Council special meeting – Regina, SK, May 28

    The meeting will focus on refining the strategy for the Special Strategic Financial Planning Committee‘s recommendations, and preparing a detailed information package to be shared directly with GSU members.

  • SFL Summer Camp – August 8-14, Shekinah Retreat Centre

    Registration is officially open for this week of fun and leadership for 13-16 year old kids of union members. GSU will sponsor two campers to attend this year. Contact us to apply or learn more here

Our Tuesday Members’ Memo (TMM) is sent weekly by email to GSU members. 

View the archives here
If you don’t receive our TMM by email, let us know and we will sign you up.

You don’t need to be a member to receive our TMM. If you would like a copy sent directly to your email, tell us and we will add you to the mailing list.


Land Acknowledgment

We are grateful to live and work alongside our members across Saskatchewan, on the lands covered by Treaties 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10. We also acknowledge our members in Chilliwack, BC, on the traditional territories of the Stó:lō Nation, and in Westlock, AB, within the homeland of Treaty 6 Nations.

We honour the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who have cared for these lands since time immemorial, and we are committed to fostering respectful and meaningful relationships as we move forward together.