Local 10’s bargaining committee members are Andrew Kipling, Steve Lantz, and Michelle Monk with assistance from GSU staff members Mason Van Luven and Steve Torgerson (bargaining spokesperson).
Local 10 members vote to accept their First Collective Agreement
Tuesday MEMBERS’ MEMO – Oct. 7, 2025
GSU Local 10 members at Trouw Nutrition in Westlock, Alberta, voted on September 29 and 30 to accept their newly negotiated— and first—collective agreement.
Work is now underway to finalize the terms of the settlement into the formal document, which will be signed by union and company representatives. Once completed, GSU will prepare collective agreement booklets for members.
Thank you to Local 10’s bargaining committee members Andrew Kipling, Steve Lantz, and Michelle Monk for their hard work and dedication throughout the process. Congratulations to all Local 10 members on reaching this important milestone in their journey as a new local.
RATIFICATION MEETINGS
Ratification meetings have been scheduled for Sept. 29 and 30 in Westlock, AB. Contact Andrew or Mason@gsu.ca for information.
Local 10 (Trouw Nutrition – Westlock) reviewing first draft of new collective agreement
Tuesday MEMBERS’ MEMO – Sept. 23, 2025
The bargaining committee for Local 10 has reviewed the first draft of the proposed new collective agreement. Following their review, the draft was sent to Local 10 members for their review and feedback.
GSU staff rep Mason Van Luven notes, “A careful review is important because we are agreeing to an entirely new contract, not just updating an existing collective agreement.”
A ratification meeting is being scheduled where members can ask questions and vote to accept or reject the proposed agreement.
Local 10 (Trouw Nutrition – Westlock) – awaiting the first draft of the new collective agreement
Tuesday MEMBERS’ MEMO – Sept. 9, 2025
GSU Local 10’s bargaining committee has reached a tentative agreement with Trouw Nutrition Westlock. This is an important milestone, giving Local 10 members a real voice in their workplace and moving them closer to their first collective agreement. The company is preparing the first draft of the collective agreement, which the union bargaining committee will review before it is shared with members.
Members will have a chance to review the agreement and ask questions before voting on whether to accept it. Dates for the membership review and vote have not been scheduled yet.
Tentative Agreement Reached
August 25, 2025
GSU Local 10’s bargaining committee has reached a tentative agreement with their employer, Trouw Nutrition Westlock.
After meeting with members on August 20 to discuss fair wages and working conditions, the union committee met with the employer the next day in Edmonton and successfully negotiated a deal.
The agreement will first be drafted into a full contract and shared with members for review. A ratification meeting will follow—likely in mid-September—where members can ask questions and vote on whether to accept the agreement.
A tentative agreement means the committee supports the offer, but the final decision rests with Local 10 members. This marks an important step toward securing their first collective agreement with the employer.
Bargaining to resume in August
June 30, 2025
The next bargaining sessions are scheduled for August 21 and 22.
First collective bargaining session with the employer is complete
April 29, 2025
Local 10’s bargaining committee met on April 23 to prepare for negotiations with Trouw Nutrition management, which took place the following day.
Progress was made at the table, and we expect the next bargaining session to be scheduled soon.
First collective bargaining meeting confirmed
March 2025
April 23 has been confirmed as the date when the union’s bargaining committee will meet company representatives to begin the process of bargaining a first collective agreement.
Bargaining Delayed as Company Postpones Scheduled Talks
Tuesday Members’ Memo – Feb. 4, 2025
Bargaining sessions originally scheduled for the week of February 17 have been postponed because the company is not ready. This is disappointing since both sides had agreed to these dates.
Our preparation work will continue. This delay will be used to further train and educate the bargaining committee so that they are fully prepared when negotiations begin.
Local 10 Takes the Next Step Toward a First Contract
Tuesday Members’ Memo – Jan. 28, 2025
Our new Local 10 members have made impressive strides in a short time. Just a few months ago, they approached GSU staff rep Mason Van Luven about joining the union, and on January 10, the Canada Industrial Relations Board officially certified GSU as their bargaining representative.