The current collective agreement expired on Dec. 31, 2025. All provisions remain in full effect until a new agreement is reached and ratified.
Local 9’s bargaining committee members are Robert Macken and Jordan Jefferson. They will be assisted by GSU staff representatives Mason Van Luven and Jordan Cousins.
Local 9 bargaining committee reaches tentative settlement with employer
July 21, 2026
During conciliation meetings held on July 16 and 17 in Chilliwack, the Local 9 bargaining committee—with assistance from GSU staff representatives Mason Van Luven and Jordan Cousins—has successfully reached a tentative settlement with company representatives.
This tentative agreement breaks the deadlock following the impasse reached on April 21. Details of the proposed settlement are currently being finalized for member review.
A ratification vote has been scheduled for July 26, which coincides with the end of the conciliation window.
All provisions of the expired collective agreement remain in full effect until a new agreement is officially ratified.
Conciliation set for July 16 & 17
Tuesday Members’ Memo – June 16, 2026
Following an impasse reached between the union bargaining committee and company representatives on April 21, a conciliator has officially been appointed to attempt to break the deadlock.
Local 9 members will meet on June 27, prior to the July 16 and 17 scheduled session with the conciliator. Member solidarity and involvement remains crucial as we move into this next phase.
Conciliator appointed to assist with bargaining impasse
Tuesday Members’ Memo – June 2, 2026
Following an impasse reached between the union bargaining committee and company representatives on April 21, a conciliator has officially been appointed to help break the deadlock.
A Local 9 membership meeting is being scheduled to take place before official dates with the conciliator are secured.
Member solidarity and involvement is crucial as we move into this next phase.
April 21 bargaining session results in bargaining impasse
Tuesday Members’ Memo – April 29, 2026
The Union Bargaining Committee met with company representatives on April 21, and during that session, an impasse was reached. Currently, the Notice of Dispute has not been filed, leaving the door open to continue bargaining should the company change its stance.
The membership’s priorities remain clear: solidifying language for appropriate discipline in the workplace, hours of work, and protecting our members’ time away from work.
The elected bargaining committee is working with the members to gear everyone up for the next phase of this process.
New April and May bargaining dates set, member survey being completed
Tuesday Members’ Memo – March 24, 2026
Renewal bargaining for GSU Local 9 is moving forward with new sessions scheduled for April 21 and May 6. Member participation remains a priority as the bargaining committee prepares to return to the table; as part of this process, members have been asked to complete a bargaining survey currently available on the shop floor.
These upcoming dates follow the initial round of bargaining held March 3–5. Despite a challenging start and significant adversity during those first sessions, the union committee remains hopeful for a productive outcome.
Challenging first round of bargaining, but union committee remains hopeful
Tuesday Members’ Memo – March 10, 2026
Bargaining took place March 3–5. Despite a challenging few days and significant adversity, the union committee remains hopeful. Additional bargaining sessions are expected to be scheduled soon.
Local 9 (Trouw – Chilliwack) bargaining underway March 3-5
Tuesday Members’ Memo – March 3, 2026
Bargaining sessions with the employer that were originally scheduled for Feb. 3 and 6 were postponed to March 3, 4 and 5 due to employer short-staffing and production demands.
While the current collective agreement expired on Dec. 31, 2025, all provisions remain in full effect until a new agreement is reached and ratified.
Local 9’s bargaining committee members are Robert Macken and Jordan Jefferson. They will be assisted by GSU staff representatives Mason Van Luven and Jordan Cousins.