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.