Port Strike

• St. Lawrence Seaway strike concerns politicians, stakeholders in Hamilton and Niagara

  The Welland Canal has eight of 15 locks on the St. Lawrence Seaway with some 3,000 ships and 36 million tonnes of cargo passing through annually.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2023
  
• St. Lawrence Seaway shut down by strike. What you need to know

  The disruption at the St. Lawrence Seaway comes after a major strike by B.C. port workers earlier this summer that halted the movement of cargo worth billions.

  Economy

  Oct 23, 2023
  
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• Ottawa launches B.C. port strike review seeking ‘stability’ for future

  Ottawa is launching a review of this past summer’s port strike in British Columbia to ensure 'stability' during future labour disruptions.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2023
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• Terms of deal that ended B.C. port strike revealed

  The new terms of the agreement that resolved British Columbia's port dispute include a commitment by employers to train workers to perform maintenance on new equipment.

  Economy

  Aug 8, 2023
• B.C. port workers reach agreement, ending weeks of labour dispute

  Federal Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan confirmed in a tweet that both the ILWU and the BC Maritime Employers Association have ratified the deal, ending the dispute.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2023
• B.C. port workers to conclude vote on contract Friday

  A labour researcher says he hopes the federal government doesn't rush to intervene in B.C.'s port dispute, even if union members reject a tentative deal with employers today.

  Economy

  Aug 4, 2023
• B.C. port strike: Workers to be briefed on deal ahead of vote

  Labour observers are urging caution ahead of the vote, saying there's a history of union members rejecting deals struck at the negotiating table.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2023
• B.C. port strike: New tentative deal would mean ‘long-term stability,’ O’Regan says

  The International Longshore and Warehouse Union and BC Maritime Employers Association said in a joint statement Sunday that they are recommending members ratify the deal.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2023
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• B.C. port strike: Unionized workers vote to reject proposed contract settlement

  In another chapter of the B.C. port strike, workers have now voted to reject a mediated contract offer, thereby possibly extending job action at some of Canada's busiest ports.

  Economy

  Jul 29, 2023
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• B.C. port strike: CN says it needs 2 months to recover from impact

  Lower consumer demand as well as disruptions caused by wildfires reduced freight service over the second quarter, especially for containers and lumber products, CN said.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2023