British Columbia Ports Shutdown, Impacting Canada’s Trade And Economy
Ports in British Columbia have been shutdown by a labour dispute, including the major container port in Vancouver, stranding trade and negatively impacting Canada’s economy. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) began a strike
Work stoppage to hit British Columbia ports
A dispute over terminal automation will halt freight moving through the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert, British Columbia, and disrupt U.S.-bound intermodal rail shipments.
Work stoppage to hit British Columbia ports on Monday
Most British Columbia port terminals will shut down on Monday morning amid a labor dispute between the union representing 700 forepersons and the B.C. Maritime Employers Association. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 has issued a 72-hour strike notice and plans to walk off the job beginning at 8 a.
British Columbia Port Employers to Lock Out Workers at Cargo Terminals
Employers at ports in British Columbia will lock out unionized supervisors, a move that threatens to freeze trade on Canada’s West Coast and add to the country’s supply chain disruptions.
Canada West Coast Ports to Lock Out Workers After Strike Threat
Dock employers in British Columbia said they will shut out workers on Monday in response to a union’s strike notice, grinding trade to a halt at terminals across Canada’s busiest and third-busiest ports.
Employers at Canada's Port of Vancouver to lock out workers as deadline passes
The BC Maritime Employers Association said it would lock out workers on Monday at Canada's Port of Vancouver after a negotiating deadline passed, potentially disrupting exports of coal, potash and beef.
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