Union locals representing workers at Viterra accept company's final offer

Two Union locals representing workers at Viterra accepted the company’s final offer on Friday, avoiding potential job action.

Two Union locals representing workers at Viterra accepted the company’s final offer on Friday, avoiding potential job action.

Grain and General Services Union (GSU) Locals 1 and 2 suspended strike action on Jan. 5 so members could have a chance to vote on the latest offer.

GSU Locals 1 and 2 were in legal strike position as of 2 p.m. on Jan. 5, after issuing strike notice on Jan. 2.

Elected officials tallied the results on Friday morning but a news release from GSU noted the results did not show overwhelming support for the final offer.

According to Steve Torgerson, general secretary for GSU, the acceptance was 68 per cent for Local 2 and 63 per cent acceptance for Local 1.

“This offer was accepted by the majority of members of both Locals, but members still have their sights set on more improvements next time,” he said.

“I am proud of the members of Local 1 and 2 for their dedication to the process, by holding each other to account and striving for better working conditions for everyone.”