The Port of Montreal faces increasing tensions as longshore workers, represented by CUPE 375, overwhelmingly reject the final offer from the Maritime Employers’ Association (MEA). With ongoing negotiations hitting a standstill, the possibility of a strike looms large, affecting cargo operations and potentially disrupting maritime...
Members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) are currently engaging in a strike vote that could significantly disrupt Canadian logistics and business operations. The strike is under consideration following the expiration of three critical collective agreements for CN and CPKC engineers and conductors, as...
In a dramatic turn of events, cargo operations in Dubai have been significantly disrupted following unprecedented flash flooding. The deluge, which is the heaviest rainfall the region has witnessed in 75 years, forced the temporary closure of Dubai International Airport (DXB), affecting nearly 300 flight...
The BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Ship & Dock Foremen Local 514 (ILWU Local 514) have entered a critical phase in their ongoing negotiations. With a potential strike looming that could disrupt Canada’s West Coast ports, both parties...
With the recent capture of the MSC Aries by Iranian forces, Indian exporters are bracing for a fresh wave of challenges that could escalate shipping costs and disrupt cargo flows significantly. This incident, which occurred amid heightened geopolitical tensions from the Iran-Israel faceoff, threatens to...
Dhaka Airport, Bangladesh – The export flow of air cargo from Dhaka, Bangladesh is once again under severe strain. This disruption comes as a result of ongoing issues with explosive-detection scanners (EDSs) at the airport, threatening the efficiency of cargo operations amid rising demand. Currently, only...
Overview of Upcoming Discussions The Port of Montreal is set to be the focus of significant attention as key stakeholders in maritime labor negotiations prepare for a pivotal meeting. The Maritime Employers Association (MEA) and CUPE Local 375 – Montreal Longshoremen are scheduled to meet on...
Introduction: The Canadian rail industry faces a pivotal moment. The Teamsters Canada union, representing nearly 9,300 workers at Canada's leading rail operators, Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), stands on the brink of a possible work stoppage. With negotiations over working conditions...
The ongoing negotiations between the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Ship & Dock Foremen Local 514 (Local 514) have encountered a critical juncture, with the specter of a potential strike looming over Canada's West Coast ports. Since January...
Recent updates from the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) bring a glimmer of hope to the ongoing labour negotiations at the Port of Montreal. Scheduled for April 8 and 9, mediation meetings by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service aim to foster a resolution, highlighting the...
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