With the collective agreement for GSU’s Local 1 (Bunge Operations & Maintenance) members set to expire on October 31, 2026, their Board of Delegates has begun putting preliminary steps in motion.

2026 Bargaining Committee Election Results

The Board met on April 23 to elect committee members who will represent the interests of Local 1 throughout the renewal process. An unprecedented number of delegates stepped forward for the bargaining committee, which demonstrates the high level of engagement and commitment within the board.

The following representatives have been elected to the committee:

• David Barrett Sub-Local 1.16 – Swift Current | Operations
• Wrehn Kaysin Sub-Local 1.3 – Moose Jaw | Operations
• Broc Goodwin Sub-Local 1.3 – Moose Jaw |Maintenance
• Dale Lysitza Sub-Local 1.22 – Lloydminster | Customer Account Rep
• Shannon Antonenko Sub-Local 1.22 – Lloydminster | Sales & Admin

“Congratulations to those elected, and a sincere thank you to every candidate who put their name forward,” said GSU staff representative Jordan Cousins. “The high level of interest and involvement we’re seeing is a powerful start to the bargaining process.”

Next Steps

The board will continue coordinating and organizing their efforts, with the next virtual meeting scheduled for May 21, 2026.

“It is never too early to begin considering potential bargaining proposals,” Cousins noted. “I encourage members to start documenting their ideas now so they are ready for the proposal-gathering phase. You can reach out to me or any member of your bargaining committee directly if you have any questions about proposals or the bargaining process.”

The current collective agreement remains in full effect throughout this process until a new contract is reached and ratified by Local 1 members.