negotiations

To strike or not to strike: Union counting votes on Viterra’s latest offer

To strike or not to strike: Union counting votes on Viterra’s latest offer

Jan 19, 2024 | 10:10am
The union which represents about 436 Viterra employees is counting members votes Friday on accepting or rejecting the company’s latest offer. Negotiations for a new deal between the General and Grain Services Union Locals 1 & 2 and Viterra Canada Inc have been ongoing for over a year, but stalled over wages, a better work-life […]
The ball is in union members’ court as they review Viterra’s final offer

The ball is in union members’ court as they review Viterra’s final offer

Jan 5, 2024 | 7:38pm
Farmers who do business with Viterra may be breathing a sigh of relief. Late Thursday evening, Viterra presented its final offer to the Grain and General Services Union (GSU) Locals 1 & 2, which represents 436 employees. On Friday, Union officers gathered to review details of the offer and decided “it is in the best […]
A new final offer made by Viterra after late night negotiations with GSU officials

A new final offer made by Viterra after late night negotiations with GSU officials

Jan 5, 2024 | 8:44am
After prolonged negotiations, Viterra unveiled a new Final Offer to the GSU bargaining committee following the rejection of the initial proposal in November 2023. A meeting with the elected officers of Locals 1 and 2 is set for today at 9:30 a.m., to review the details of this latest proposal. As the situation unfolds, stay […]
Viterra committed to getting a deal done as potential strike looms

Viterra committed to getting a deal done as potential strike looms

Jan 3, 2024 | 10:12am
Viterra responded to the 72-hour strike notice issued by the union representing its employees. In a statement, the company says its committed to safety in the workplace and providing its workers with “competitive pay and benefits within a performance-based process.” Both sides have Wednesday and Thursday to negotiate a new deal, and if no progress […]
72-hour strike notice issued by Union representing Viterra workers

72-hour strike notice issued by Union representing Viterra workers

Jan 2, 2024 | 3:31pm
The union representing Viterra workers has given 72-hour strike notice to the Viterra Canada Inc.  This comes after more than a year of negotiations have stalled between the company and GSU Local 1 (Viterra Country Operations and Maintenance) and Local 2 (Viterra Regina Head Office), and after GSU Local 1 and 2 rejected Viterra’s final […]
Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association keeping tabs on potential strike at B.C. ports

Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association keeping tabs on potential strike at B.C. ports

Jun 29, 2023 | 5:05pm
A potential strike of B.C. port workers is looming. Yesterday (Wed), members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union voted in favour of strike action and could walk off the job on Saturday, if a deal can’t be reached with the B.C. Maritime Employers Association. The potential strike would affect about 7,400 workers and 49 […]