Category Archives: Local 06 – Wild West Steelhead

Local 6 – Wild West Steelhead – comprises members of GSU working in the bargaining unit of employees of Wild West Steelhead and its successors at the Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan fish farm.
One elected officer is the Local’s representative on the Joint Executive Council of GSU.

Local 6 (Wild West Steelhead) members vote to accept memorandum of settlement

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GSU staff reps Steve Torgerson and Brian Lark were on hand for the May 18 review the terms of the tentative agreement and the membership vote to determine acceptance or rejection. In the end, Local 6 members voted to accept the terms of the proposed settlement, company management was advised of the vote results and we will be working to incorporate the terms of the settlement into the new collective agreement.

Thank you to GSU bargaining committee members Dan Grenier, Connor Hartley, Logan Farwell, Paul Kennedy (alternate), Brian Lark (GSU staff), Steve Torgerson (GSU staff/union bargaining spokesperson) for their work on behalf of Local 6 members.

Local 6 (Wild West Steelhead) members will vote on tentative agreement May 18

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GSU staff rep Steve Torgerson delivered copies of the memorandum of agreement to Local 6 (Wild West Steelhead) members today in advance of next Wednesday’s ratification meeting.

During the May 18 membership meeting in Lucky Lake members will review the terms of the tentative agreement and ask questions before voting to either accept or reject the proposed settlement. In the meantime, members are encouraged to closely examine the memorandum, discuss it with co-workers and raise any questions or concerns they have with their bargaining committee.

Since serving notice to bargain on Nov. 15, 2021 the two sides met April 28 and 29 to begin bargaining a renewed collective agreement for members at the Wild West Steelhead fish farm. Long days of open and constructive discussion on both sides resulted in an agreement on a tentative settlement. 

“This may seem like a quick series of negotiations, but I think it is a testimony to the relationship between the Local and the Company,” said GSU staff rep and bargaining spokesperson Steve Torgerson. “They have a direct, reasonable but tough relationship that allows for honest dialogue and real decisions.”

GSU bargaining committee members are Dan Grenier, Connor Hartley, Logan Farwell, Paul Kennedy (alternate), Brian Lark (GSU staff), Steve Torgerson (GSU staff/union bargaining spokesperson).

GSU staff rep Donna Driediger assumes responsibility for Local 5 (Western Producer) and Local 6 (Wild West Steelhead)

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Effective immediately, GSU members working for The Western Producer or Wild West Steelhead can contact staff rep Donna Driediger at GSU’s Regina office if they require assistance.

Driediger is meeting with GSU staff rep Dale Markling this week to review Local 5 and 6 files in preparation for Markling’s June 4 departure. She is also arranging for distribution of the new collective agreement booklets to members in these two locals.

“I’ve been familiarizing myself with the Local 5 and 6 collective agreements, and I’m looking forward to my new responsibilities and meeting the members,” Driediger said. “I know I have some big shoes to fill and I’ll do my best to ensure GSU members receive the same focus and representation they received from Dale.”

The impending retirement of Saskatoon-based GSU staff rep Dale Markling has lead to new staff assignments for GSU staff on a temporary basis. We are working closely with Dale to ensure a seamless transition.

Further announcements will follow.

Local 5 (Western Producer), Local 6 (Wild West Steelhead) collective agreements now available online

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You can find these and all GSU agreements by hovering your mouse over the COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS tab in the menu at the top of this page. 

Direct links to these agreements are available here:

The terms of recent tentative agreements have been incorporated in both these draft versions of new collective agreements. Both agreements are being shared with employer representatives for review and signature and, once the agreements have been signed, GSU will make collective agreement booklets for distribution to members.

All GSU agreements are available on our web page. If you have questions about your collective agreement, contact your GSU staff representative.

Local 6 (Wild West Steelhead) members vote to accept memorandum of settlement

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Monday evening’s stormy weather made the journey to vote difficult, but Local 6 members came out in force to cast their ballots and ultimately vote to accept the terms of the Jan. 12 memorandum of settlement.

GSU staff rep Dale Markling has notified the employer of the results of the vote and he is preparing the new collective agreement booklet for distribution to members.

Thank you to bargaining committee members Amber Pearson, Pasha Mughal, Amanda Pearson, and Dale Markling for their hard work in reaching a settlement with the employer.