Local 14 (Richardson)

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • May 2026 – Vote on Tentative Settlement

Local 14’s bargaining committee members are Curtis Shiels and Mark Zacharias. They will be assisted by GSU general secretary Steve Torgerson and staff representative Donna Labelle.

The collective agreement expired on December 31, 2025. The agreement remains in effect until a new agreement is negotiated and ratified by Local 14 members.

Tentative settlement reached; Ratification meetings being set

May 8, 2026

Negotiations with the company on May 5 resulted in a tentative settlement. An detailed email was sent to all Local 14 members on May 8.

If you did not receive a copy of the email, please contact a member of the bargaining committee or GSU staff rep Donna Labelle at Donna@gsu.ca.

Progress Achieved April 22 and 23; Negotiations Resuming May 5 and 6

Tuesday Members’ Memo – April 28, 2026

The union’s bargaining committee reports that significant progress was made during the April 22 and 23 sessions with company representatives. Discussions were productive, and the committee is optimistic about the current direction of negotiations.

The two sides will return to the bargaining table on May 5 and 6. Our goal is to maintain this momentum and continue working toward a fair agreement that reflects the hard work of our members.

Key Upcoming Dates:

  • May 7: The Local 14 Board of Delegates will meet via Zoom to review the state of negotiations and elect their Joint Executive Council representative(s) for 2026.

  • Ongoing: Members are encouraged to reach out to their workplace representatives for the latest local developments.

Over the next month, GSU staff will be conducting station visits throughout the area to provide bargaining updates in person and answer your questions.

Local 14 (Richardson) bargaining set for April 22 & 23

Tuesday Members’ Memo – March 3, 2026

After a few setbacks, bargaining will begin on April 22 and 23.   

Local 14 (Richardson) bargaining survey results to be reviewed by bargaining committee on Dec. 18

Tuesday MEMBERS’ MEMO – Dec. 2, 2025

The Local’s bargaining survey closed on December 1. There will be additional opportunities for members to share their feedback as the bargaining process continues. 

Bargaining committee members Curtis Shiels and Mark Zacharias will review survey results and begin preparing a bargaining package when they meet with GSU staff rep Donna Labelle in Regina on December 18. The first round of bargaining with the employer is scheduled for January 7 and 8 in Regina, with support from GSU staff representative Donna Labelle and general secretary Steve Torgerson.

Members of the Local have been completing a bargaining proposal survey over the past several weeks. 

Tuesday Members’ Memo – Nov. 25, 2025

The survey (sent to members in October) is an important tool that helps define member priorities and shape the committee’s strategy at the table.

If you haven’t filled it out yet, there’s still time to participate. The survey will close on Dec. 1. 

Bargaining committee members have been elected

TMM – October 7, 2025

Local 14’s Board of Delegates met on October 6 and elected Curtis Shiels and Mark Zacharias to the bargaining committee. One additional bargaining committee position is available to a GSU Local 14 officer who may wish to get involved.

The employer has been served Notice to Bargain to renew the collective agreement, which expires December 31, 2025. GSU general secretary Steve Torgerson will attend bargaining alongside Donna Labelle, Shiels, and Zacharias.