Officers gathered in Saskatoon on Feb. 20 to handle key business and elect the leaders who will represent members in 2026.
Leadership Elections

The board successfully filled roles for both the Local 15 Executive and the GSU’s Joint Executive Council (JEC)—the primary governing body of GSU.

Local 15 Executive Board:
Matthew Hawreschuk, Lynn Shaw, and Lisa Slobdecki.

JEC Representatives:
Matthew Hawreschuk, Trevor Schultz, Mark Hannigan, and Keith Rutley.

New Collective Agreement Booklet Feature: Member Resource Guide

While the Collective Agreement had already been approved for printing, the Board met to review and give the official thumbs-up to a brand-new Member Resource Guide. This guide has now been added to the back of the agreement booklet.

“The Resource Guide section is not part of the collective agreement. It’s there to help members interpret and apply workplace policies,” said GSU staff representative Mason Van Luven. “We’ve written it in clear, straightforward language so it’s easy to understand and apply.”

Jump the Queue – Get your Collective Agreement booklet now!

The Board approved the new agreement formatting, and the new agreements are being prepared. Distribution will happen soon through bulk mail to our onsite officers and contacts and through in-person delivery by GSU staff during site visits.

If you’d like to skip the line and get your booklet immediately, reach out to GSU staff representative Mason Van Luven to have a copy mailed directly to you.