Local 10 (Trouw – Westlock)

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).

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.

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.

Now, with a newly elected bargaining committee in place, they are set to meet with employer representatives on February 17 for their first negotiation session to begin building a new collective agreement.