B.C. ports shuttered as lockout takes hold in latest labour dispute
November 5, 2024
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
One of Canada’s most vital trade arteries is cut off as employers at most of British Columbia’s ports lock out their workers in a dispute involving about 700 unionized foremen
by Chuck Chiang – The Canadian Press
The BC Maritime Employers Association says it defensively locked out members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 after the union began strike activity yesterday.
However, union president Frank Morena says the employers grossly overreacted to the union’s original plan for an overtime ban, adding that its negotiators are ready to re-engage in talks at any time.
“Canadian political and business leaders have expressed concern with another work stoppage at the ports”
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