Introduction: In a dramatic turn of events, dock workers on Canada's Pacific coast have decided to revoke their strike notice, which had been issued for Saturday, following a crisis meeting convened by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This decision comes after mounting concerns about the disruption...
In a recent development, thousands of port workers across British Columbia are set to resume their strike activity after failing to ratify a tentative deal reached through federal mediation. The strike, which took place from July 1 to July 13, involved more than 7,400 workers...
CN: As of July 14, CN's plan to resume service to/from the West Coast ports is to: Prioritize all staged trains on CN’s network into the ports in Vancouver and Prince Rupert.Resume loading traffic on ground at CN terminals to the ports in British Columbia.Resume accepting...
Update Related to BCMEA-ILWU Tentative Agreement Joint Statement by Ministers O’Regan and Alghabra: 'We Do Not Want to Be Back Here Again'On Thursday, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, and the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, issued the following statement regarding the collective...
In the world of maritime trade, smooth operations and efficient supply chains are vital for economic growth and prosperity. That's why the recent labor disruption between the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada has been closely...
The ongoing port strike on the West Coast of Canada is causing significant disruptions to businesses and supply chains, with no resolution in sight. As the strike enters its second week, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) conducted a survey revealing that more than...
Introduction: In the midst of the ongoing labour dispute between the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), recent developments and temporary measures have come into play. In this blog post, we provide you with an update on...
Introduction The ongoing labor strike by ILWU Canada has resulted in the potential disruption of $7.5 billion worth of cargo, including essential commodities, automotive parts, refrigerated food, critical minerals, and various goods. With each passing day, the economic impact of the strike action has...
Introduction: The unions representing U.S. West Coast port workers have taken a firm stance by refusing to handle containerships that were originally bound for the Port of Vancouver but were redirected to the Port of Seattle. This decision comes amidst an ongoing labor strike at West...
The latest developments regarding the ongoing labor conflict at the ports of British Columbia. Since July 5th, the ports have remained shut down, and negotiations aimed at resolving the dispute have reached a stalemate. Both sides involved in the conflict have engaged in a blame...
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