BCMEA

• B.C.’s longshore foremen overwhelmingly vote to reject ‘final offer’ from employer

  Since May 26, 2023, ILWU Local 514 and the BCMEA have been engaged in collective bargaining and agreed to participate in a last-ditch mediation effort to reach an agreement.

  Economy

  Jun 17
  
• B.C. port workers and employer negotiate collective agreement with federal board, members to review

  The Canada Industrial Relations Board was tasked with reviewing and potentially ending the British Columbia port labour dispute as of Saturday.

  Economy

  Jul 30, 2023
  
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• B.C. port strike: Union caucus to meet Friday, weigh sending deal to members for vote

  The on-again-off-again B.C. port strike could be one step closer to a final conclusion, with the union's contract caucus set to vote Friday on putting a tentative deal to members.

  Economy

  Jul 20, 2023
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• 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
• 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
• B.C. port strike: Labour minister tells mediator to pitch deal in bid to break impasse

  Federal Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan has instructed mediators under the Labour code to pitch a deal to the two sides in the strike they believe both parties could agree to.

  Economy

  Jul 11, 2023
• B.C. port workers holding union rally at Jack Poole Plaza

  Talks between the two sides in an ongoing port strike in British Columbia have resumed, ending a days-long stretch away from the negotiating table.

  Economy

  Jul 9, 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
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• Employers call for binding arbitration after fifth day of B.C. port strike

  Talks between maritime employers and the union representing British Columbia port workers remain deadlocked over maintenance issues as a strike by the workers enters its fifth day.

  Economy

  Jul 5, 2023