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Update Related to BCMEA-ILWU Tentative Agreement

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...

Canada West Coast Port Strike: Impact on Businesses and Supply Chains

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...

Update on BCMEA Labour Dispute and CPKC Embargo: Latest Developments

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...

BCMEA’s Ongoing Efforts to Resolve Disrupted Cargo Worth $7.5 Billion

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...

ILWU Canada Initiates Strike Action: Impact on North American Freight Forwarding

Introduction: Prime Freight Logistics, a leading freight forwarding company in North America, aims to provide up-to-date information to its clients. In line with this objective, we are addressing the recent strike action initiated by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada against the British...

Uncertain Future for B.C. Ports as Longshoring Strike or Lockout Looms

Introduction: A potentially disruptive labor dispute hangs over the British Columbia (B.C.) and Canadian economy as thousands of longshore workers in British Columbia, represented by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), are considering the possibility of a strike. The situation is raising concerns about...

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