The GSU announced the decision today, saying the support wasn't overwhelming but enough to accept the offer. Local 1 voted 63 percent in favour and Local 2 voted 68 percent to accept. | File photo

GSU accepts Viterra offer

REGINA — Members of the Grain and General Services Union who work for Viterra have voted to accept the company’s latest contract offer. The GSU announced the decision today, saying the support wasn’t overwhelming but enough to accept the offer. Local 1 voted 63 percent in favour and Local 2 voted 68 percent to accept. […] Read more

In a website post, GSU said the January final offer was different enough from the November final offer that members should decide for themselves. | Glacier FarmMedia photo

GSU members vote on Viterra final offer

Workers will be working to rule during the voting period

REGINA — Grain and General Services Union workers employed by Viterra will vote on the company’s latest final offer over the next two weeks. Locals 1 and 2, representing country operations and head office staff, respectively, were set to walk out at 2 p.m. today if a deal had not been reached. In a website […] Read more

The Grain and General Services Union Locals 1 and 2 served notice after more than a year of what it called “tireless negotiations seeking fair wages, improved work-life balance and workplace respect.” | File photo

Viterra says it has plan in case of strike

UPDATED – January 3, 2024 – 1350 CST – Story updated to include comment from Viterra. REGINA — Viterra says it has a contingency plan in place should its unionized employees go on strike. It also suggested workers could be locked out if an agreement isn’t reached. “We are committed to the collective bargaining process […] Read more