B.C. port dispute ends as workers vote to accept new tentative deal
Port workers in British Columbia have accepted a new tentative deal with their employers. Late on Friday, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada said the vast majority of its more-than-7,400 members voted to ratify a deal reached with help…
B.C. port workers reject second deal, EU cuts off aid to Niger | The World This Weekend
Federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan says he may be looking at binding arbitration to end a job dispute at B.C.’s ports after union workers rejected a mediated deal. And, the U.S., France and the European Union are threatening to cut…
Dock workers return to work after cancelled B.C. port strike
Dock workers have returned to work at B.C. ports 24 hours after the union representing them withdrew a notice to strike this weekend. The workers are expected to clear backlog of more than 60,000 containers packed with imports and exports.…
7,400 B.C. port workers begin strike that could impact global shipping
Port workers across B.C. went on strike Saturday morning, in a wide-ranging job action that could impact global shipping. The strike affects about 7,400 terminal cargo loaders and 49 of the province’s waterfront employers at more than 30 B.C. ports…