Canada is facing the real threat of strikes on both its west and east coasts.
Sam Chambers, November 1, 2024
Employers at British Columbia’s ports say they have
received 72-hour strike notice from the union representing about 700 foremen in
an ongoing labour dispute.
The B.C. Maritime
Employers Association (BCMEA) said yesterday that if the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 514 takes
strike action, it would begin on Monday at 8 am.
Frank Morena, president
of ILWU Local 514, said in the statement that the union told the employers
association it would enact an overtime ban and refuse to implement tech change
starting Monday unless a new collective agreement is reached by then.
“We are prepared to resume negotiations immediately,”
he added.
The two sides had been
negotiating with the help of a federal mediator over three days this week to
avoid the latest work stoppage
Meanwhile, unionised workers started an unlimited
strike at two terminals at the port of Montreal on Thursday amid stalled talks
on a new labour contract.
The strike affects two terminals operated by Termont,
which handle about 40% of the port’s container traffic but only about 15% of
the port’s overall volumes.
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