BC Port Workers Strike

• 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
  
• B.C. port strike: Ottawa urges parties to settle dispute ‘once and for all’

  Transport minister says the Canadian economy can no longer withstand more disruptions to supply chains after the union representing B.C. port workers calls off strike notice.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2023
  
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• Is the B.C. port workers strike over? Labour minister’s office hints yes

  B.C. port employers said in a statement Tuesday that the union’s internal caucus leadership rejected the 'fair and comprehensive package' that was proposed by a mediator.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2023
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• End B.C. port strike, CFIB urges Ottawa, as half of businesses impacted

  The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling for an end to the B.C. port strike that it says has impacted half of its members.

  Economy

  Jul 11, 2023
• ‘We are stuck in the middle’: B.C. manufacturer waiting for shipments amid port strike

  The company said it had a large shipment of parts and goods aboard a cargo ship that it was unable to unload. Those products are now back on their way back to China.

  Economy

  Jul 10, 2023
• ‘Smear campaign’: Union issues statement on Day 6 of B.C. port strike

  The union that represents B.C. port workers against their employer, the BC Maritime Employers Association, issued strong words Thursday morning.

  Economy

  Jul 6, 2023
• B.C. port strike enters day 3 after negotiations fail to reach weekend deal

  Around 7,500 workers from the ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Vancouver Island, are on the picket lines for the first time in three decades.

  Economy

  Jul 3, 2023
• ‘Our employers gorged themselves on record profits’: B.C. port workers’ union speaks on negotiations

  With no one to unload and process containers, Canada's supply chain is bracing for a hit while still trying to recover from the pandemic.

  Economy

  Jul 2, 2023
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• ‘Deeply disturbed’: Canadian Chamber of Commerce wades into impending B.C. port workers’ strike

  The chamber has issued a statement urging the federal government to "use all the tools in its tool box" to prevent a strike that would impact more than 30 ports across B.C.

  Jun 29, 2023