Author Archives: Grain and General Services Union
Guidelines to stay safe while working in hot weather, high temperatures, humidity
Working in the heat and humidity can have serious consequences. Working with high temperature is not limited to work outside. Working indoors near a heat source without adequate ventilation could also put you at risk for heat-related medical conditions. Whether … Continue reading
Local 14 (Richardson)’s new agreement is our first collective agreement to have gender-neutral pronouns
We are working to remove “he” and “she” from our collective agreements and other union documents and replacing them with gender-neutral pronouns, such as “they.” Delegates to GSU’s biennial convention passed a motion to make this change to ensure … Continue reading
Support UNITE HERE Local 41 members at a June 23 solidarity picket
Unite Here – local 41 members who work at the Super 8 in Moose Jaw have been locked out since March 3 and they need our help and support. The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour and the Moose Jaw and District … Continue reading
GSU’s Joint Executive Council Annual Report is now available online for GSU members
The 2021/2022 Annual Report to GSU members by the union’s Joint Executive Council (board of directors) is available to be read and/or downloaded. 2021/2022 Annual Report of GSU’s Joint Executive Council The Annual Report contains important information for GSU members … Continue reading
Local 6 (Wild West Steelhead) members vote to accept memorandum of settlement
GSU staff reps Steve Torgerson and Brian Lark were on hand for the May 18 review the terms of the tentative agreement and the membership vote to determine acceptance or rejection. In the end, Local 6 members voted to accept … Continue reading
Wagner to attend SLRB annual meeting
GSU general secretary Hugh Wagner will attend the annual meeting of the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board (SLRB) in Regina on May 25. The SLRB was first established in 1944 to administer the Trade Union Act of Saskatchewan which was the … Continue reading
ANOTHER PROBLEM SOLVED: Maternity Leave, demonstrated performance and eligibility for a salary increase
Each year members patiently await their annual performance review in anticipation of their annual pay raise which is purportedly based on demonstrated performance in their job. But what if an employee doesn’t have a demonstrated performance as a result of … Continue reading
Local 6 (Wild West Steelhead) members will vote on tentative agreement May 18
GSU staff rep Steve Torgerson delivered copies of the memorandum of agreement to Local 6 (Wild West Steelhead) members today in advance of next Wednesday’s ratification meeting. During the May 18 membership meeting in Lucky Lake members will review the … Continue reading
Rising long-term interest rates and lower commuted values
It’s hard to miss the news about rising interest rates as central banks react to strong inflationary pressures around the world. Canada is no exception. By GSU general secretary Hugh Wagner While raises in the interest rates charged by central … Continue reading
It’s spring visitation time! GSU staff reps are heading out to see GSU members
Questions? Concerns? Here’s another opportunity to share them with us It’s spring visitation time for GSU members! GSU staff reps are hitting the road in May and June with a goal of checking-in with as many GSU members as possible. … Continue reading
MENTAL HEALTH TALK: Is it stress? Anxiety? Or both?
By GSU staff rep Donna Driediger We often hear coworkers, family and friends talk about stress and anxiety as a normal part of a day, but do we understand the difference between the two? And do we really know what … Continue reading
ANOTHER PROBLEM SOLVED: Clarification on travel expenses while attending company training
GSU staff rep Mason Van Luven assisted a member who needed clarification why travel expenses to and from company-provided training were not expensed. In the end, the member agreed to HR clarification when it was provided. No question or … Continue reading