The GSU Local 4 bargaining committee comprises Brandon Allin, Carter Mackay, Ryan McNabb and Scott Robertson, assisted by (front) GSU general secretary Steve Torgerson (bargaining spokesperson).
The current collective agreement will remain in effect until a new one is ratified by Local 4 members. View the agreement here.
Bargaining Updates:
[Sent to Local 4 members by email]
- Bargaining Update – Sept. 19, 2025
- Conciliator Appointed; Strike Action Vote/Meeting set for Oct. 7 & 8 – Sept. 9, 2025
- Bargaining Reaches Impasse – Aug. 29, 2025
Conciliation set for Oct. 23 & 24
Tuesday MEMBERS’ MEMO – Sept. 23, 2025
A federal conciliator has been appointed to assist with the bargaining impasse between Local 4 and Grain Millers. Conciliation dates have been set for October 23 and 24 in Yorkton.
Local 4’s executive committee has scheduled an information meeting on October 7, followed by a strike vote on October 7 and 8. All members are encouraged to stay informed and attend the meeting to learn the details and ask any questions before casting their vote.
Local 4 (Grain Millers) Federal Conciliator appointed in collective bargaining impasse
Tuesday MEMBERS’ MEMO – Sept. 9, 2025
A federal conciliator has been appointed to assist the parties in the bargaining impasse. On September 8, Local 4’s executive committee met to discuss the next steps, possible actions, and preparations—including conducting a strike vote.
Earlier this summer, members voted down a Memorandum of Agreement with Grain Millers. When the bargaining committee returned to the table on August 28 to push for the changes members want, the employer refused to budge, leading to the current impasse.
Local 4 (Grain Millers) bargaining reaches impasse
Tuesday MEMBERS’ MEMO – Sept. 2, 2025
Bargaining between Local 4 and Grain Millers has stalled. After members rejected a Memorandum of Agreement earlier this summer, the committee returned to the table on August 28 to press for the changes members want to see. The employer refused to move from its position, and your committee has now declared an impasse.
Notice has been filed with the federal government, and a conciliator will be appointed in the weeks ahead. Local 4’s executive will meet September 8 to plan next steps, including potential actions and preparations.
Bargaining date scheduled
The Local 4 bargaining committee and company representatives will meet in Yorkton on August 28.
Local 4 (Grain Millers) members vote, say no to Memorandum of Agreement
Tuesday MEMBERS’ MEMO – June 17, 2025
A vote on the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was held on June 4 and 5. Members voted to reject the terms of the settlement, meaning a new collective agreement will not be finalized. With the MOA rejected, the union bargaining committee has reached out to company representatives to request that negotiations resume.
Copy of Memorandum of Agreement has been sent to members; Vote June 4 & 5
June 2, 2025
The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) reached between your bargaining committee and Grain Millers Canada Corp. was shared with Local 4 members in the May 30 email from GSU Staff Rep Brian Lark. Please review the MOA ahead of the upcoming vote and attend the meeting to ask questions or seek clarification.
Meeting details:
📍 Gallagher Centre – National Bank C Room (upstairs)
🗓 June 4 | Doors open at 7:00 PM | Meeting begins at 7:30 PM
📥 Ballot box opens following the meeting.
Additional voting opportunity:
📍 Gallagher Centre – Ravine Room
🗓 June 5 | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- If members vote in favour, a new collective agreement will be finalized.
- If members reject the MOA, negotiations will resume.
Please make every effort to attend, ask questions, and cast your vote. Member participation matters!
Tentative Agreement Reached in Local 4 (Grain Millers) Bargaining
May 21, 2025
In their most recent round of negotiations on May 13–14, 2025, GSU Local 4’s bargaining committee reached a tentative agreement with the employer. This comes after careful consideration of feedback provided through a second membership survey.
A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is currently being finalized and is expected to be distributed to Local 4 members by May 30. A debrief meeting will be held on June 4 to review and discuss the MOA, and the ballot box will open after the debrief meeting. Voting will continue on June 5.
If the majority votes to accept the MOA, work will begin on preparing the new collective agreement. If the agreement is rejected, negotiations will resume.
Thank you to all members who participated by attending meetings, sharing proposals, and completing surveys. Special thanks to the bargaining committee: Scott Robertson, Ryan McNabb, Brandon Allin, Carter Mackay, supported by GSU staff rep Brian Lark and GSU general secretary Steve Torgerson.
The bargaining survey is live until May 8.
April 24, 2025
Check your inbox for the bargaining survey details and link.
If you need assistance, reach out to GSU staff representative Brian at Brian@gsu.ca or (306) 384.7314
Watch your inbox on April 23 for a new bargaining survey
Tuesday Member’s Memo – April 22, 2025
To help guide the next steps, a bargaining survey will be emailed to all Local 4 members.
Your input is important and provides valuable direction to your bargaining committee as they continue working toward a fair deal. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share your thoughts.
Bargaining stalls over monetary proposals, next bargaining dates are May 13 & 14
April 3, 2025
Your Local 4 bargaining committee met with the company on March 31 and April 1 to continue negotiations. While there was movement on both sides, talks stalled over monetary proposals, and no tentative deal was reached.
The next bargaining dates are set for May 13 and 14, 2025. The company’s latest offer falls short of what members asked for, and your committee remains committed to securing a better deal.
(Below) Not every moment of bargaining is spent directly across the table from the company. While employer representatives reviewed our latest proposal, GSU’s bargaining committee used that time to assess Local 4’s position, analyze company proposals, and plan the next steps. Missing from photo: GSU staff representative Brian Lark.
Local 4 (Grain Millers)’s first bargaining session complete, next session will be March 31, April 1
Tuesday Members’ Memo – March 4, 2025
The Local 4 bargaining committee met with the company in Yorkton from February 25 to 27, 2025, to exchange and discuss initial proposals.
At first, both sides were far apart, but after three long days of negotiations, real progress was made toward reaching a new collective agreement. The next bargaining session is scheduled for March 31 and April 1.
Local 4 (Grain Millers) bargaining proposals being finalized; bargaining scheduled for Feb. 25, 26 & 27
Tuesday Members’ Memo – Feb. 11, 2025
Bargaining proposals have been drafted for final review and approval by the bargaining committee.
The current collective agreement expires on March 31, 2025. All agreement rights and entitlements carry over until a new contract is signed and ratified by the Local 4 membership.