BARGAINING UPDATE: Western Producer

UPCOMING BARGAINING DATES: The previously set Feb. 25 bargaining date was postponed until March 24, and postponed again due to COVID-19. No further dates are set at this time.

GSU’s collective agreement with The Western Producer expired July 31, 2019.

Bargaining committee members representing GSU Local 5 are Sharlene Tetrault, Michelle Houlden, and GSU staff rep/bargaining spokesperson Dale Markling.

Collective bargaining is how the union and company management arrive at the terms and conditions of employment for the workers in the bargaining unit. 

Sides meet, proposals exchanged

Source: Jan. 21, 2020 TMM

Union and company committee met on Jan. 14 in Saskatoon and exchanged a number of proposals. When the two sides didn’t agree on most of the larger issues, they did agree to create a sub-committee to meet and attempt to and narrow down issues.

The next bargaining session has been scheduled for Feb. 25.

GSU’s collective agreement with The Western Producer expired July 31, 2019.
Bargaining committee members representing GSU Local 5 are Sharlene Tetrault, Michelle Houlden, and GSU staff rep/bargaining spokesperson Dale Markling.