Employers at Canada’s Port of
Vancouver to lock out workers as
deadline passes
From: reuters.com
Key Points
- The BC Maritime Employers Association will lock out workers at Canada’s Port of Vancouver, affecting over 700 foremen, due to failed labor negotiations.
- The B.C. ports dispute is occurring at the same time as a strike at the Port of Montreal, which affects about 40% of its container flow and 15% of total port freight.
- This lockout could disrupt the export of key goods, including coal, potash, and beef, with bulk-grain shipments exempted from the impact.
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Nov 4 (Reuters) – 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.
The association, which includes private-sector waterfront employers, said it would lock out foremen and other members of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 at the country’s largest port starting at 4:30 Pacific time (0030 GMT).
