by Leo Ryan Nov 05, 2024
Waterfront work stoppages simultaneously hit British Columbia ports and Montreal
In industrial actions that could potentially affect billions of dollars in Canadian trade and spark cargo diversions, all 730 foremen at British Columbia ports were locked out today by maritime employers for failing to withdraw a strike notice while in the eastern region of the country an “unlimited strike” by longshoremen launched last Thursday against a major container operator was continuing.
Montreal longshoremen launch second strike against Termont’s container terminals
In a new pressure tactic in a series of partial work stoppages, the union representing 1,200 longshoremen at the Port of Montreal today began an “unlimited strike” uniquely targeting Termont, which operates two terminals accounting for 40% of container cargo at Canada’s second biggest container port after Vancouver.
Montreal dockers begin “indefinite” overtime ban
Charging that maritime employers are “dragging their heels” in deadlocked negotiations, Port of Montreal longshoremen today began an “indefinite” ban on overtime work in another industrial action short of a general strike.
Canadian ports on East Coast pursue infrastructure projects
Amid mixed traffic trends, leading ports of Canada’s East Coast are continuing to map infrastructure projects to boost market penetration.
Partial strike underway shuts down two Montreal container terminals
While a devastating strike looms on the US East and Gulf coasts, Canada is dealing with its own labour conflict at the Port of Montreal, the largest Canadian container gateway on the Eastern Seaboard.
Montreal docker union slates strike that just immediately targets Termont’s two terminals
As a pressure tactic in the midst of deadlocked negotiations with all maritime employers, the union representing 1,150 longshore workers at the Port of Montreal today announced that a three-day strike would begin as of 7 a.m. Monday and last until Thursday.
Montreal longshoremen approve potential strike as Canadian waterfront conflicts intensify
Amidst ongoing waterfront labour conflicts on Canada’s West Coast, a work stoppage has been threatened by longshoremen at the Port of Montreal, eastern Canada’s leading container gateway.
Canada’s West Coast ports handle largest portion of Canadian maritime cargo
Canada’s West Coast ports with their proximity to Asia handle more than 350 million tons, with the Port of Vancouver leading the way.
Canada challenges doubling of US duty rate on imported Canadian softwood lumber
It’s here-we-go-again time in Canada-US trade relations on softwood lumber.
Strike action by BC ship and dock foremen averted by “rescind” decision ordered by Canada Industrial Relations Board
A strike slated to start by 600 unionized ship and dock foremen in British Columbia has been averted because of a decision announced Sunday by the Canada Industrial Relations Board.
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