Author Archives: Grain and General Services Union
ANOTHER PROBLEM SOLVED: Assisting an employee through a difficult position elimination
We recently assisted a 30-year employee through a difficult position elimination When the employer decides to restructure their work environment, it can have very significant impacts on the work and the employees who do that work. GSU and your negotiated … Continue reading
Local 5 (WPP) bargaining impasse: Bargaining to resume Nov. 15 & 16
Dialogue to resolve Local 5’s agreement renewal bargaining is ongoing. We thank Local 5 members for their patience and continued support. Bargaining to resume Nov. 15 & 16 Sept. 25, 2023 email to Local 5 members We have new bargaining … Continue reading
OH&S Conference Attendee Perspective: Stand up, report any and all violence in the workplace
GSU member Mark Lannigan attended the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour’s OH&S conference Sept. 11 – 13 in Regina, and he was happy he had made attending a priority. “It was a great experience. Not just the course, but also on … Continue reading
Congratulations to our five GSU scholarship recipients
GSU is pleased to award $2,000 scholarships to these five deserving students who have demonstrated an ability and a passion to inspire positive change in their community. Our scholarship competition is open annually to GSU members, their spouses, and dependent … Continue reading
BARGAINING: GSU Locals 1, 2 (Viterra): No resolution reached at Aug. 31 bargaining session
GSU bargaining committee members are Local 1 – Jim Brown (Balgonie), Wilfred Harris (Carnduff), Shannon Antonenko (Lloydminster), David Barrett (Gull Lake), Travis Brewer (Saskatoon), Broc Goodwin (Moose Jaw) and Dale Lysitza (Lloydminster); Local 2 – Sheila Tran, Howard Wilson and … Continue reading
ANOTHER PROBLEM SOLVED: Supporting and assisting a GSU member during their extended sick leave
Aug. 29, 2023 – Tuesday Members’ Memo Recognizing a member’s desire to minimize stress and focus on recovery, GSU staff rep Donna Driediger stepped in to help navigate the return of employer-provided equipment to the employer. By acting as an … Continue reading
Local 1 and 2 (Viterra) members fought for – and won – their 2022 Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP) bonus
On March 15, 2023, Viterra announced that the annual bonus paid to their employees would be paid to everyone except Local 1 and 2 members. Their excuse? The union wouldn’t agree to the company’s pay system. Let’s not kid ourselves. … Continue reading
WE’RE WORKING ON IT: Vacation and banked time aren’t the only options when personal circumstance affects the ability of GSU members to report for work
Vacation and banked time aren’t the only leave options available to GSU members. We work with our members to ensure they are aware of the full-slate of leaves in their collective agreements. GSU staff reps Mason Van Luven and Brian … Continue reading
Hey GSU Local 2 (Viterra Head Office) members! Your executive committee is giving away Rider tickets to this Friday’s home game
Your GSU Local 2 executive has fired up their football ticket giveaways for the 2023 Saskatchewan Roughrider season. The current ticket contest runs until 3:00 PM on June 15, giving Local 2 members a chance to win tickets to the … Continue reading
WE’RE WORKING ON IT: Assisting a member on long-term disability
GSU staff rep Donna Driediger has been assisting a member who is on long-term disability. The member has been away from the workplace for over 15 years and they recently contacted GSU to have commuted value calculations prepared as they … Continue reading
ANOTHER PROBLEM SOLVED: Grievance successful, member receives their requested vacation time
A member made personal commitments that would take place during a busy work season before they requested their vacation leave from the company. When the member requested vacation leave eight months before the leave was desired, the company denied … Continue reading
BARGAINING: Local 1 & 2 (Viterra): May 25, 5:00 PM deadline for CARs and Operations Maintenance staff volunteers willing to serve on the bargaining committee
The Local 1 (Viterra Operations & Maintenance) Board of Delegates met on May 16 to discuss adding additional members to the bargaining committee to bring the specific perspectives of Customer Account Representatives (CARs) and Maintenance employees to the bargaining table. … Continue reading
Hot weather safety
Health and Safety – By GSU staff rep Brian Lark It’s that time of year again and this season has brought on unusually hot weather. We always look forward to the warmer weather after a long cold winter, but there are … Continue reading
Local 18 (Lloydminster & District Cooperative Association) bargaining committee reaches a tentative agreement with company
A memorandum of agreement is being finalized and plans are underway to hold a ratification vote for Local 18 members, possibly as soon as late next week. “The bargaining committee negotiated a real increase to help offset the continuing cost-of-living … Continue reading
WE’RE WORKING ON IT: STIP update – Here’s what has taken place since the STIP was withheld by Viterra in March
Here’s what has taken place since the STIP was withheld by Viterra in March Tuesday Members’ Memo – May 9, 2023 In March 2023, Viterra announced the Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP) for 2022 would be paid to eligible members … Continue reading