The current collective agreement expires Oct. 31, 2026. It will remain in full force and effect until a new contract is reached and ratified by Local 1 members.
Bargaining committee members are David Barrett Sub-Local 1.16 – Swift Current | Operations; Wrehn Kaysin Sub-Local 1.3 – Moose Jaw | Operations; Broc Goodwin Sub-Local 1.3 – Moose Jaw |Maintenance; Dale Lysitza Sub-Local 1.22 – Lloydminster | Customer Account Rep; Shannon Antonenko Sub-Local 1.22 – Lloydminster | Sales & Admin. They will be assisted by GSU General Secretary Steve Torgerson and Staff Representative Jordan Cousins.
Oct. 27-29, 2026 Bargaining Session with Management
Oct. 30, 2026
Your elected bargaining committee met with Bunge management representatives in Regina from Oct. 27–29. The committee presented your bargaining package which was built directly from priorities identified in your responses to the September 2026 member survey.
A bargaining report has been sent to your Local Board of Delegates (sub-local presidents) to share with members. Please note your Delegate may change as elections are held at GSU’s annual membership meetings.
Future bargaining dates are expected in late November or early December.
Bargaining package has been prepared; first bargaining session with company set to begin Oct. 27-29
Oct. 16, 2026
The GSU bargaining committee met on Oct. 15 and prepared the union’s bargaining package using the valuable feedback members provided in their September 2026 bargaining surveys. If you asked to talk with a committee member in your survey, expect outreach before bargaining begins on Oct. 27.
While regular bargaining updates will be provided to union members, the specific contents of both the union and company bargaining packages will remain confidential. The bargaining process operates confidentially between the parties until a settlement or impasse is reached.
This confidential process is precisely why GSU members elect peers they know and trust to represent them on the bargaining committee—ensuring your interests are strongly and faithfully advocated for throughout negotiations.
Local 1 bargaining committee will meet Oct. 15 to review survey results; bargaining tentatively set for Oct. 27-29, 2026
Oct. 2, 2026
The September 30 deadline for the Local 1 (Bunge Operations & Maintenance) and 2 (Bunge Head Office) bargaining surveys has now passed. Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate and share their workplace priorities. Strong member engagement gives our committee the necessary leverage to advocate effectively for meaningful changes to our collective agreement.
Looking ahead, the bargaining committees for Locals 1 and 2 will meet in person on October 15 to review the complete survey results. Between October 15 and October 27, they will follow up directly with those who requested contact on their survey submissions.
Following these internal reviews and outreach, the committee is tentatively scheduled to meet with company representatives for bargaining sessions on October 27, 28, and 29.
The Local 1 bargaining survey is now live. Participate by Sept. 30
Tuesday MEMBERS’ MEMO – Sept. 8, 2026
The Local 1 member survey is active, and your bargaining committee needs your voice.
Member feedback will directly shape our bargaining package and guide our proposals for this fall’s agreement renewal negotiations. High participation gives us maximum leverage at the table to push for what matters most to you.
Take the Survey: Share your workplace priorities and ideas today.
Spread the word: Make sure your co-workers complete it before it closes on September 30th.
Reach out to any bargaining committee member if you have questions.
Bargaining committee continues its bargaining preparations
Tuesday MEMBERS’ MEMO – Aug. 11, 2026
The Local 1 bargaining committee met via Zoom on August 4 to continue key preparations for upcoming bargaining.
With collective agreements for members in both Locals set to expire on October 31, 2026, Local 1’s committee is working hard to get organized early. While Local 2 has the advantage of everyone working together at Head Office, Local 1 members are spread out across Saskatchewan. Gathering input and keeping everyone informed across a wide area takes extra time, planning, and intentional effort, but the committee is committed to keeping every member in the loop.
More details and progress reports will be shared soon. In the meantime, be sure to stay in touch with your Local’s elected representatives—they are your first line of information and direct communication for all union updates.
Bargaining Preparations Underway
Tuesday MEMBERS MEMO – April 29, 2026
With the collective agreement for GSU’s Local 1 (Bunge Operations & Maintenance) members set to expire on October 31, 2026, their Board of Delegates has begun putting preliminary steps in motion.
2026 Bargaining Committee Election Results
The Board met on April 23 to elect committee members who will represent the interests of Local 1 throughout the renewal process. An unprecedented number of delegates stepped forward for the bargaining committee, which demonstrates the high level of engagement and commitment within the board.
The following representatives have been elected to the committee:
- David Barrett Sub-Local 1.16 – Swift Current | Operations
- Wrehn Kaysin Sub-Local 1.3 – Moose Jaw | Operations
- Broc Goodwin Sub-Local 1.3 – Moose Jaw |Maintenance
- Dale Lysitza Sub-Local 1.22 – Lloydminster | Customer Account Rep
- Shannon Antonenko Sub-Local 1.22 – Lloydminster | Sales & Admin.
“Congratulations to those elected, and a sincere thank you to every candidate who put their name forward,” said GSU staff representative Jordan Cousins. “The high level of interest and involvement we’re seeing is a powerful start to the bargaining process.”
Next Steps
The board will continue coordinating and organizing their efforts, with the next virtual meeting scheduled for May 21, 2026.
“It is never too early to begin considering potential bargaining proposals,” Cousins noted. “I encourage members to start documenting their ideas now so they are ready for the proposal-gathering phase. You can reach out to me or any member of your bargaining committee directly if you have any questions about proposals or the bargaining process.”