OTTAWA – Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon announced his intervention to end ongoing work stoppages at the ports of British Columbia and Montreal, stating that negotiations have reached an impasse. To resolve the situation, he has directed the Canada Industrial Relations Board to mandate the resumption...
The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) concluded its efforts this evening to mediate negotiations between the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 514 in Vancouver. Despite separate meetings with each party, no progress was made,...
Canada’s Maritime Employers Association (MEA) has imposed a lockout on striking employees at the Port of Montreal following the rejection of its “final” offer by the Longshoremen’s Union CUPE Local 375. Dockworkers at the Termont terminals, responsible for handling 40% of the port’s volume, continue...
Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election is seen as a potential disruption to international trade, with importers concerned over possible spikes in container shipping freight rates. Trump has pledged to impose tariffs as high as 20% on all U.S. imports and up to...
Global buyers sourcing apparel from Bangladesh are calling for enhanced law and order and improved labor conditions to fully capitalize on the country's competitive advantages, such as high production capacity and low costs. At the Bangladesh Denim Expo, an unnamed international apparel representative emphasized the...
Typhoon Kong-Rey has left significant congestion across major Asian container ports, with delays in Shanghai, Ningbo, and Kaohsiung impacting shipping schedules. The storm, which hit Taiwan last Thursday as the strongest typhoon since 1996, halted operations and caused vessel backlogs at key ports. Kaohsiung, Taiwan's main...
Montreal Gateway Terminal (MGT) will suspend rail operations at its Cast and Racine facilities effective Tuesday, November 5, at 7:00 AM, until further notice. This decision arises from operational constraints and uncertainties linked to ongoing negotiations for the Montreal Longshoremen’s collective agreement renewal. In response, CN...
The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) has implemented a coastwide lockout affecting ILWU Local 514 members at the Ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert, following an overtime ban initiated by the union. The lockout aims to address what the BCMEA described as escalating and...
In response to a second industry-wide strike notice from ILWU Local 514, the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) has announced a coastwide lockout set to begin on Monday, November 4, at around 9:00 a.m. PT. This decision aims to ensure a safe wind-down of...
October 29, 2024 – Amid a negotiation deadlock, the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) has formally requested that Minister of Labour and Seniors Steven MacKinnon appoint a special mediator to facilitate an agreement by December 3, 2024. Recent attempts to resume constructive talks with the Longshoremen’s...
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