Category Archives: general interest – GSU members
Joint Executive Council announces hiring of two staff representatives
On Oct. 12, two new staff representatives will be joining the GSU staff. The Sept. 24, 2021 meeting of GSU’s Joint Executive Council (JEC) unanimously approved the hiring of Brian Lark into the position of staff representative working out of … Continue reading
GSU’s annual membership meetings are just around the corner
As often and as safely as possible, we will to return to in-person annual meetings and use Zoom and other online meeting platforms when in-person attendance is not desirable. The current surge in COVID cases in Saskatchewan will inevitably throw … Continue reading
GSU staff representative selection committee to report to Joint Executive Council
Sept. 14, 2021 GSU selection committee to report to Joint Executive Council The committee responsible for managing the process for recruitment of a GSU staff representative will report to the semi-annual meeting on of the Joint Executive Council (JEC) on … Continue reading
Congratulations to GSU Local 2 (Viterra Head Office) member Greg Euteneier – winner of four tickets to the Labour Day Classic
Our latest contest gave GSU members a chance to win four adjoining seats for the Rider’s Sept. 5 game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, with the contest winner getting two seats and nominating a fellow GSU member who would win … Continue reading
Congratulations to our 2021 GSU scholarship recipients
Our scholarship committee met last week to select this year’s GSU scholarship recipients. Congratulations to these five deserving students: Joel George – $2,000 Dependent Scholarship Taylor Quest – $2,000 Dependent Scholarship Leah Weinkauf – $2,000 Dependent Scholarship Mark Graeme – $2,000 Member Scholarship Amy … Continue reading
Renovations continue at the GSU Regina office building
The stucco work has come to a halt while we await the arrival and installation of new windows. Roughly 80 percent of the building has been covered in a scratch coat, with the final 20 percent awaiting window installation before … Continue reading
Too hot to work? Too cold to work? Here’s what you need to know about working in extreme conditions in Saskatchewan
GSU members can face many weather-related challenges, whether it’s working in a confined space in the heat of the summer months or diving into frigid water in the winter. If you work anywhere other than a climate controlled office, check … Continue reading
Grievance action results in pay boosts for several GSU members working in Local 1 (Viterra)
Persistence has paid off for several GSU members working in Viterra country operations and maintenance. They will soon see pay boosts as a result of GSU grievance action on their behalf. The grieving members questioned the fairness of their rates … Continue reading
Canada Day 2021 – What is the appropriate and respectful way to celebrate … or should we be celebrating at all?
There has been considerable debate about Canada Day celebrations. The tragic discoveries of unmarked graves at Canada’s Residential Schools sites has left many of us unsure how to appropriately and respectfully celebrate Canada Day, and if Canada Day … Continue reading
There have been staff responsibility changes at GSU. You can check them out here.
The retirement of GSU staff rep Dale Markling has spurred a number of changes to staffing assignments and a redistribution of responsibilities for member service locations for the remaining staff. A list of the current locals/sub-locals with locations and GSU … Continue reading
The newly-signed Local 15 (Nutrien) collective agreement booklets are being distributed to members
If you are a Local 15 (Nutrien) member you can expect to receive a copy of your newly-signed collective agreement booklet soon. GSU staff reps are working through their spring visitation schedule and they are distributing agreements as they go. … Continue reading
It’s our anniversary! Or is it our birthday? Either way, GSU is 85 years old
According to GSU general secretary Hugh Wagner, June 6 marked the 85th anniversary of GSU. “The union was founded by country elevator and Regina head office employees of Saskatchewan Wheat Pool in 1936 at the height of the Great Depression,” … Continue reading
Discovery brings sadness
“The discovery of the remains of 215 children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School struck me with a profound sense of shock, sadness and shame,” said GSU general secretary Hugh Wagner. “This is a horrific reminder of the genocide … Continue reading
GSU staff responsibilities reassigned as Dale Markling’s retirement draws closer
You will soon hear the voice of a different staff representative when you call GSU’s Saskatoon office for assistance. On June 7 our Saskatoon office and toll-free numbers will be rerouted to Regina where you can speak to staff representatives … Continue reading
Are you being pressured to take time off?
Recently a number of members have contacted GSU to inquire about their rights with respect to banked overtime. Apparently, the individuals were being pressured by local management to take time off instead of being paid out or waiting for a … Continue reading