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Grain & General Services Union Representing working people across Western Canada.

Our Local 1 (Bunge Operations & Maintenance) and Local 2 (Bunge Head Office) bargaining committee met on Oct. 15 and pre...
10/23/2026

Our Local 1 (Bunge Operations & Maintenance) and Local 2 (Bunge Head Office) bargaining committee met on Oct. 15 and prepared the union’s bargaining package using the valuable feedback members provided in their September 2026 bargaining surveys. Members who asked to talk with a committee member in their survey can expect outreach before bargaining begins on Oct. 27.

While regular bargaining updates will be provided to union members, the specific contents of both the union and company bargaining packages will remain confidential. The bargaining process operates confidentially between the parties until a settlement or impasse is reached.

This confidential process is why GSU members elect peers they know and trust to represent them on the bargaining committee—ensuring your interests are strongly and faithfully advocated for throughout negotiations.

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If you think that joining GSU might be a good fit for you and your co-workers, reach out to us. All conversations are strictly confidential.

Your voice matters—and belonging to a union ensures it’s heard loud and clear! 📢Thank you to all our Local 1 & 2 (Bunge)...
10/09/2026

Your voice matters—and belonging to a union ensures it’s heard loud and clear! 📢

Thank you to all our Local 1 & 2 (Bunge) members who completed the recent bargaining survey. By sharing your workplace priorities, you give our bargaining committee the leverage and insights needed to fight for meaningful changes in our next collective agreement.

Here’s what’s happening next:

🗓 Oct 15: Committees meet in person to review all survey results and prepare a bargaining package.

📞 Oct 15–27: Direct outreach to members who requested follow-up on their surveys.

🤝 Oct 27–29: Tentative bargaining sessions with company representatives.

When workers stand together, we shape our working conditions together. Want a real say in your workplace? That’s the power of union membership.

If you think a union might be right for you and your co-workers, contact us.

September 30th is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—a time to remember the children who...
09/30/2026

September 30th is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—a time to remember the children who never returned home, to honour Survivors and their families, and to deepen our learning.

Reconciliation is rooted in the courage to listen, the humility to acknowledge past and ongoing harms, and an unwavering commitment to upholding the truth while confronting denialism in all its forms.

GSU stands in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples today and every day, committing to the essential, ongoing work of truth-telling and meaningful reconciliation.

Grain & General Services Union general secretary Steve Torgerson presented Saskatchewan Federation of Labour president L...
09/28/2026

Grain & General Services Union general secretary Steve Torgerson presented Saskatchewan Federation of Labour president Lori Johb with a GSU 90th Anniversary Commemorative Coin.

Lori was honoured for her tireless advocacy for workplace health and safety, working to ensure every worker goes home safe. GSU and its members can also count on Lori to stand side-by-side with us on the picket line. We are proud to recognize Lori as one of the key people who continues to support and strengthen our union.

09/28/2026

SFL President Lori Johb accepted the Commemorative 90th Anniversary Coin from the Grain & General Services Union's Steve Torgenson:

"It is my honour to present Lori Johb, President of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, with a GSU 90th Anniversary Commemorative Coin. This year GSU marks 90 years of solidarity, and we are using this milestone to recognize the people, past and present, who have made our union what it is today.

Lori has been a tireless advocate for Saskatchewan workers, and her work to strengthen occupational health and safety shows her commitment to making sure every worker goes home safe at the end of the day. She has also been a true friend to GSU over the years. Whenever our members have been on the picket line or in a tough fight, Lori has been there beside them. For that, we are grateful. Our union was built on people who held us up, pushed us in the right direction and stood alongside us. GSU is proud to recognize Lori as one of those people."

We are pleased to introduce the individuals selected to receive scholarships through our 2026 scholarship program. To en...
09/09/2026

We are pleased to introduce the individuals selected to receive scholarships through our 2026 scholarship program. To ensure a completely fair and unbiased evaluation process, all applicant identities and identifying information were redacted before review. Our scholarship committee—GSU President Jim Brown, 1st Vice President Sheila Tran, and 2nd Vice President Brian Cowan—evaluated these anonymized applications and selected our recipients.

We extend our sincere thanks to the committee for their work, and we wish all of our 2026 recipients success in their upcoming academic year.

You can read more about this year's recipients and the program at GSU.ca.

If you are planning ahead for next year, applications for the 2027 scholarship program will open in March 2027.

GSU staff representative Mason Van Luven successfully assisted a union member in reducing a disciplinary action from a w...
09/04/2026

GSU staff representative Mason Van Luven successfully assisted a union member in reducing a disciplinary action from a written warning to a verbal warning.

Van Luven argued that the employer misapplied the principles of progressive discipline by linking two unrelated infractions. Because progressive discipline relies on addressing incidents of a similar nature, treating the separate issues as a continuous violation was improper. The employer agreed with the contractual argument and converted the warning accordingly.

"This situation turned out the way it did because this is a union shop with a collective agreement outlining workplace rights for members," Van Luven said. "Without a union, there are no checks and balances on how a company does progressive discipline in the workplace."

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If you think joining a union might be right for you and your co-workers, contact us for a confidential, no-obligation chat.

As we celebrate GSU's 90 years of solidarity and strength, GSU general secretary Steve Torgerson continues to present ou...
08/28/2026

As we celebrate GSU's 90 years of solidarity and strength, GSU general secretary Steve Torgerson continues to present our 90th Anniversary Commemorative Coins to the people who have helped shape our history.

Earlier this month, Steve awarded past GSU vice president Michelle Houlden with a commemorative coin. Michelle was an active leader who also brought her creative talents to help build GSU's visual identity over her years in the union.

Learn more about our commemorative coin program on our web page at GSU.ca.

Ever look at your paystub and feel like something just isn't adding up? You don't have to figure it out alone—that’s exa...
08/26/2026

Ever look at your paystub and feel like something just isn't adding up? You don't have to figure it out alone—that’s exactly why we’re here.

When workplace issues come up, GSU staff reps help gather the facts, check your contract, and make sure your rights are protected. We recently helped two of our members get their time back:

Local 1 (Bunge): Banked time was incorrectly deducted instead of being coded as regular pay. Our rep, Mason Van Luven, stepped in with management, and the member had their banked hours fully restored and pay adjusted.

Local 15 (Nutrien): Time off was taken from banked time instead of proper Personal Leave. Mason reached out, the category was corrected, and every single banked hour was credited back.

No formal grievances. No endless red tape. Just quick, direct communication that got real results for our members.

Why join GSU?

Zero extra cost: These services are fully covered by your union dues. You'll never see a bill for our help.

Unlimited support: Seek advice as many times as you need.

No appointments required: Have a question? Just give us a call.

If you're thinking a union might be right for you and your co-workers, reach out today and see what having strong representation in your corner can do for you.

Address

2334 McIntyre Street
Regina, SK

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+13065226686

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