If you are a Local 14 member, today is the last day to complete and return your bargaining survey and be entered in the draw for an iPad. Didn't get a survey? Contact Hugh at Hugh@gsu.ca.

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY

Check out the conference workshops and contact GSU staff rep Steve Torgerson at Steve@gsu.ca if you are interested in attending. You can read or print the conference brochure here.

The union's governing body will meet to review union business. An educational component will also form part of the two-day meeting.

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EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY

Contact the GSU office if you are interested in attending. Learn more here.

If you are driving a company vehicle, you can and should expect to be held accountable for your usage. And if the company needs to use it against you, they will.

GSU staff rep Steve Torgerson is assisting a member who is being questioned on their use of a company vehicle.

“When companies have GPS on a vehicle, it’s very thorough,” Torgerson cautioned. “It can record your path, speed, length, and the duration of any stop you make and more, so use the company vehicle only for company business and don't be surprised if you are questioned on any detour you take.” 

Long story short: If you don’t have the permission of your superior to go somewhere, don’t go. 

If you have questions or concerns about driving a company vehicle or other employment concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. 

If you need some advice about how to approach management with a problem, don't hesitate to call your GSU staff rep. No problem is too small and sometimes a brief comment, email, or meeting is all that's needed to address a situation. Call us when you think there is a problem to be fixed.

We're working to fill the vacancy created in GSU's Saskatoon office when former GSU staff rep Dale Markling retired earlier this summer.

The deadline for receipt of applications was Aug. 30. Expressions of interest are being compiled and it is anticipated that our GSU hiring committee will conduct interviews with selected applicants next week.

Our latest contest gave GSU members a chance to win four adjoining seats for the Rider's Sept. 5 game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, with the contest winner getting two seats and nominating a fellow GSU member who would win the remaining two seats. Greg was agonizing over several co-workers in his contest entry, and now that he's won he's making a tough call on who we send the extra set of tickets to. Good luck, Greg. On the bright side, it's great that you are surrounded by co-workers you think so highly of.

Thanks to everyone who played along. We've got tickets to the upcoming Sept. 17 game, so watch for another ticket contest and your chance to enter, soon.

A random driver education tip for you: Put your focus on where you want to go. If you want to miss potholes and signs, focus on the road and not the potholes and signs.

Focusing on where you want to go rather than focusing on what you want to avoid isn't just a good tip for driving. It's a good tip for life.

Allowing negative thoughts and distractions to take up all the space in your mind will inevitably drag you down and surround you with the exact thing you are trying to avoid. Instead, choose to focus on the positives. If you want to eat healthier, spending time considering your favourite healthy food options will do more to keep you away from junk food than constantly dwelling on how much you are going to miss eating chips. Wanting to upgrade your education? Focus on the steps you need to get there, not what's going to make it challenging or hold you back.

Putting your energy and focus into negative distractions is bound to spin you off course, stir up your emotions and create even more trepidation. By deliberately placing your focus on your chosen goal and how you will get there, you will increase your likelihood of success.