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GSU annual general membership meetings are winding up
We anticipate that all AGMs will be complete by Dec. 15. Thank you to everyone who participated.
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Local 14 (Richardson) bargaining - Dec. 14, Dec. 20, 21
GSU bargaining committee members are Jerid Clark, Curtis Shiels, GSU staff members Donna Driediger and Mason Van Luven, and GSU staff/union bargaining spokesperson Hugh Wagner.
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GSU Local 8 (Advance) bargaining - Dec. 16
GSU bargaining committee members are Doug Murray, Dion Elliott, Steve Holiday, Doug Kampman, Mason Van Luven (GSU staff), and bargaining spokesperson Hugh Wagner (GSU staff).
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Car loading continues to cause problems for terminal elevator employees |
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Being constantly expected by your employer to adapt and adjust schedules at the last moment is all too common for GSU members working for Viterra and Richardson. Fortunately, there are tools that can help push back against unreasonable expectations, create a better work/family balance, and ensure that GSU members and their coworkers are safe at work.
If you are a member of Local 1 (Viterra Operations) or Local 14 (Richardson), check out these lists of car loading options, plans, and tools:
If you have questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact your GSU staff representative.
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Staff representative Steve Torgerson is assisting a GSU member who is struggling to receive the correct pay for hours they worked this autumn.
"Payroll systems are complex," said Torgerson. "By attempting to reduce human error and maximize efficiency using automated programs, the factors of human assessment and reasoning have been eliminated. For this particular GSU member, the reduction of human interaction in the payroll process is creating problems when the payroll program's strict automated triggers are applied."
Fortunately, the member had maintained thorough records of their time at work.
"Members should independently track their hours and compare them to the company's recorded hours and then again when they get their pay stubs," Torgerson advises. "Pay close attention and be aware of your hours, overtime and double overtime, any shift premiums, sick leave and vacations. Write it all down."
If you have any questions or require clarification, don't hesitate to reach out to a GSU staff rep.
Our services are provided to you as part of your union dues and there is never an additional charge for assisting you. Contact information for GSU staff representatives is available on our web page at gsu.ca.
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Take the stress off the holiday season with new traditions |
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Planning for the holiday season this year may not feel at all like planning for holidays of the past. That leaves three options:
- Let it get you down,
- Choose to make the best of what you have and go for it,
- Decide to do nothing (and once the shock of that statement wears off, understand that doing nothing actually is an option that's available to you).
If you choose 2., be sure to take the pressure off the perfect holiday gathering and consider finding some new ways to do the same thing differently. Or just go totally off the path and try something new.
- Everyone needs to eat, but who says it has to be a turkey? Cook another family favourite, order Chinese food, or make it a potluck and ask people to pitch in.
- Jump into a video chat with those far away to share special moments such as opening gifts, enjoying brunch, or playing a game.
- Make something special like a snowman, cookies, or an ornament to commemorate the year.
- Ask everyone to share their favourite moment or something they learned during the past year and write it down in a holiday journal.
As another stressful year draws to a close, give yourself permission to be okay with good enough this season, and make the time you spend during the holidays enjoyable, meaningful and restful.
Learn more here:
This article has been printed for entertainment purposes. The views and opinions expressed in this article are not necessarily those of GSU, its members, officers, or staff.
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