Ocean Updates : Ports of Vancouver, Montreal
Getty Images , Magic AI Generated
Updates as of November 18, 2024
Port of Montreal Operations Resumed Saturday
Operations were set to resume at the Port of #Montreal as of seven o’clock on Saturday morning following the lockout of longshore workers.
Management at the Port of Montreal says it will take several weeks to fully establish the #import and #export supply chain flow following the lockout that started last Sunday. That’s when the Maritime Employers Association locked out close to 1,200 longshore workers after its latest contract offer was rejected.
The Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered the restart of #operations at the port, as well as for negotiations to be moved to binding arbitration.
Read more in an article from City News Montreal.
MGT Recovery Plan
In a message to customers on Friday morning, Montreal Gateway Terminals said its facilities would resume operations on Saturday at 7:00 am, with recovery measures taking immediate effect.
To facilitate the recovery process, truck gates at Cast Terminal (Section 77) were only for imports and empties delivered out on Sunday. Regular trucking services began this morning at 6:00 am.
Import storage was suspended from Monday, November 11 through Saturday, November 16, inclusively. The final tally of charges will be reflected on MGT's website, at www.mtrtml.com.
Transload activities commenced this morning at 7:00 am.
Rail operations commenced at both facilities on Saturday at 7:00 am.
Port of Vancouver Operations Update – November 15
Operations started to resume on Friday at Port of Vancouver terminals.
Terminals and cargo sectors will resume #operations in line with their individual operating plans. A full resumption of operations and fluidity at the Port of Vancouver is expected to take time.
As #terminal operations resume, ships are making their way to berth. Demand for all anchorage class assignments remains high and availability is limited.
The port dashboard has the latest #updates on port fluidity, including rail performance, truck turn times, gateway vessel on-time performance, and vessel anchorage utilization
Updates as of November 14, 2024
BCMEA Negotiations Updates: Resumption of Operations Today
Yesterday morning, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) issued an order directing the #BCMEA and all its members to resume operations today, November 14, and to continue operations and duties until the Board makes a final determination.
Dispatching #functions will commence on the day shift; maintenance and operations may begin on the 16:30 shift and are subject to individual terminal operating realities.
With the #resumption of work, coupled with an anticipated high volume of vessels and cargo, there will be extensive, province-wide labour requirements across all port areas.
The #CIRB has scheduled a hearing on Monday, November 18, to hear the parties on certain questions raised with respect to the ministerial direction under Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code.
From a BCMEA update.
GCT Deltaport and GCT Vanterm: Operations Update
GCT Deltaport and GCT Vanterm are resuming terminal operations as of Friday, November 15 at 01:00. Truck gate operations will resume on Friday at 08:00.
To facilitate recovery from the labour disruption, GCT Deltaport will offer the following truck gates, with reservations made available today, November 14, at 09:15.
Friday: day shift (08:00-15:59) and afternoon shift (16:30-23:59)
Saturday: day shift (08:00-15:29)
Sunday: day shift (08:00-15:29)
Monday: day shift (08:00-15:59) and afternoon shift (16:30-23:59)
GCT Vanterm will offer the following truck gates, with reservations made available on today at 09:30.
Friday: day shift (08:00-15:59) for imports, exports and empty out
Friday: afternoon shift (16:30-23:59) for dry, in-gauge imports and dry, in-gauge exports
Saturday: day shift (08:00-15:29) for imports, exports and empty out
Monday: day shift (08:00-15:59) for imports and export live reefers
Monday: afternoon shift (16:30-23:59) for dry, in-gauge imports and dry, in-gauge exports
Check the DP online vessel schedule and VT online vessel schedule for all updates.
Updates as of November 13, 2024
BCMEA Negotiations Updates: Minister of Labour Orders End to Labour Disruption at Ports, Imposes Binding Arbitration
This morning at 10 am ET, Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon #announced he will use his powers under Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code and direct the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to order parties at the Port of Montreal and across Canada’s West Coast to resume operations and duties, and to impose binding arbitration on the parties in order to reach a settlement.
The BCMEA intends to follow #direction received from the CIRB and will inform member employers of operational updates as soon as possible.
The BCMEA and its members are #committed to working to strengthen Canada’s reputation as a trusted trading partner and rebuilding labour stability for the long term.
Read more at BCMEA update.
Towards the Resumption of Operations: MPA Launches Its Recovery Plan
Following the #decision by the Canadian Minister of Labour regarding the ongoing labour dispute at the Port of Montreal, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is initiating its plan to resume operations across all terminals. Depending on the decision by the Canada Industrial Relations Board, cargo handling activities will gradually resume over the coming days in both Montreal and Contrecoeur, in collaboration with port and intermodal partners. It will take several weeks to clear terminal backlogs and restore fluidity in the supply chain.
“The end of this labour dispute means that we can resume operations and aim to restart supply chains across all our activities as soon as possible. I thank those who are facilitating the resumption of operations for our partners and clients. Restoring services will allow us to resume international trade, benefiting thousands of businesses and consumers who rely on reliable and smooth port activities,” said Julie Gascon, President and CEO of the MPA.
Read more in a press release from the Port of Montreal.
Updates as of November 11, 2024
Lockout Triggered at Port of Montreal
In the absence of an #agreement with the CUPE dockers, the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) called a lockout at the Port of Montreal on Sunday evening.
When submitting its final offer on Thursday, the MEA warned the longshoremen's union "that in the absence of an agreement on the offer ... only essential services and activities not related to longshore will continue at the Port of Montreal as of Sunday, November 10 at 9 pm."
Members of the union rejected the MEA's #offer by 99.7% during a secret vote held at a general meeting on Sunday morning.
The MEA said in a #press release that it "reiterates its request to the Minister of Labour, Steven MacKinnon, to intervene to resolve the impasse as quickly as possible."
Read more in an article from Le Journal de Montréal (translated from French).
Port of Montreal Negotiations Update
On the evening of November 7, the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) submitted a final offer to the Longshoremen’s Union, CUPE Local 375, hoping to end the impasse in #negotiations. The offer provides for a cumulative increase of more than 20% over six years.
The MEA asked the union for a reply to the offer by 8:00 pm on Sunday.
The MEA informed the union that, in the absence of an agreement on the offer, only essential services and activities unrelated to longshoring would continue at the Port of Montreal from 9:00 pm on Sunday. No rail, truck or ship services would be provided until an agreement is reached.
Message from MGT: According to an #update from MGT on Friday afternoon, the union advised the MEA that its members will not work any shifts between 15h and 07h, on weekends or on public holidays. The company said that, consequently, trucking and rail services will be closed until Tuesday at 7:00 am.
Read more in an update from the MEA.
Updates as of November 6, 2024
Partial Strike by Port of Montreal Dockworkers: Court Rejects MEA Request
The Federal Labour Court has once again rejected the request of the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) to have the partial strike by #dockworkers at the Port of Montreal affecting the Termont company declared illegal.
The Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) ruled on the #principle of res judicata, since it had already ruled on the previous partial strike affecting the same two Termont terminals.
The Council ruled on a virtually identical #request after hearing the parties on September 29, said the court. The only difference is that this time the partial strike is unlimited, whereas it was limited to three days in September.
The #union is therefore entitled to exercise the right to strike, even partially, without breaching its obligation to negotiate in good faith, it ruled.
Read more in an article from Radio-Canada.
Port of Montreal Update
Container handling #operations at the Port of Montreal are experiencing a major slowdown. As a result, these activities require only 45 longshore workers to complete tasks on the docks.
The MEA continues to apply mitigation #measures to limit the effects of the longshore workers’ strikes.
Read more in the November 5 update from the MEA.
Port of Vancouver Operations Update
The coast-wide labour #dispute involving the ILWU Local 514 and BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) continues to impact operations at some Port of Vancouver terminals. The current job action started November 4.
There is currently limited anchorage #capacity at the port due to recent inclement weather and seasonal demand, including grain exports being in their peak shipping period.
Port of Vancouver anchorage utilization (occupied + assigned) – November 5, 0600 PST
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (English Bay, Inner Harbour, Indian Arm): 74%
Southern Gulf Islands: 83%
Read more in the November 5 update from the Port of Vancouver
Updates as of November 5, 2024
Port of Vancouver Operations Update
A coast-wide labour dispute involving the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 (ILWU Local 514) and BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) began to impact operations at some Port of #Vancouver terminals as of Monday, November 4.
The Port of Vancouver remains open. Directly impacted terminals at the port are BCMEA member terminals where Local 514 labour is employed.
#Auto sector: Operations impacted
#Breakbulk sector: Operations impacted
#Bulk sector: Grain operations and operations at the Westshore coal terminal are not affected by the labour dispute and will continue. Operations for other commodities impacted
#Container sector: Centerm, Deltaport, Fraser Surrey and Vanterm container terminals impacted. For supply chain data, including the Container Vessel Line-Up Report that includes vessels at anchor and dwelling outside of port authority jurisdiction, visit the port dashboard.
Embargoes in place. Contact your railway directly for information regarding the latest embargo information and impacted traffic.
#Marine operations
There is currently limited anchorage capacity at the port due to recent inclement weather and seasonal demand, including grain exports being in their peak shipping period.
Written by : CIFFA
Updates as of November 4, 2024
MEA to proceed with suspension of salary guarantee as of November 5 for all longshore workers not working
The Maritime Employers Association (MEA) announced Saturday it will have no other choice than to proceed with the suspension of the #salary guarantee as of November 5 at 7:00 a.m. for all longshore workers not working, with the exception of bulk sector and essential services. This is a mitigation measure to reduce the cumulative financial impact of repeated strikes and lower volumes at the Port of Montréal.
Last week, the MEA said it proposed entering into a period of accelerated #negotiations with the Union, without preconditions, with the support of a special mediator appointed by the federal Minister of Labour, in order to reach a new collective agreement. Unfortunately, said the MEA, the Union rejected this proposal.
Instead, the Port of #Montréal Longshoremen’s Union, CUPE Local 375, decided to call an unlimited strike on October 31 that directly blocks two TerMont terminals and the handling of 40% of containers delivered to the port. This regrettable decision, which is in addition to the refusal to work overtime since October 10, has a major impact on most operations at the Port of Montréal. Union actions caused a move in cargo to other destinations.
As a result, after thoroughly analyzing the #financial situation, the MEA, informed the Union that it will suspend the salary guarantee mainly for longshore workers assigned to container transshipment who are not at work, as of Tuesday, November 5.
Currently, Port of Montréal longshore workers who are on call but who are not working due to #insufficient volume receive their full salary each week. This specific provision, unique to Montréal longshore workers, is expected to cost approximately $15 million in 2024.
The MEA said it remains willing to continue negotiations with the Union, with the support of a mediator appointed by the Minister of Labour.
Read more in an update from the MEA.
Updates as of November 1, 2024
MEA Port of Montreal Negotiations Update
The Maritime Employers Association (MEA) said in its October 31 update that it "deplores the new unlimited strike called by the Port of Montréal Longshoremen’s Union that specifically paralyzes the two terminals operated by Termont as of 11:00 a.m. today.
"The MEA cannot grant the Union’s demand to change work hours without formal #negotiations. The schedules used on the different docks – shift and relay – called into question by the Union in recent days, are enshrined in the collective agreement in force and cannot be used as a bargaining chip for a strike targeting a single operator, as is the case today."
Read more in an update from the MEA.
Updates as of October 30, 2024
Port of Montreal Labour Negotiations Update
The Maritime Employers Association (MEA) has asked Minister of Labour Steven MacKinnon to appoint a special mediator to break the deadlock between the MEA and the Longshoremen’s Union.
The MEA is concerned about operational upheavals expected from the union's unlimited general strike at the Viau and Maisonneuve terminals starting on Thursday, and the financial impacts they will have.
Read more in an update from the MEA.
Updates as of October 29, 2024
Port of Montreal dockworkers launch partial unlimited strike
After holding a 24-hour #strike on Sunday, dockworkers at the Port of Montreal have decided to continue their pressure tactics with a general strike at two terminals.
The #union representing nearly 1,200 longshore workers at the country’s second biggest port announced a job action will begin Thursday October 31 at 11 a.m. at the same two container terminals affected by a three-day strike earlier this month and continue until further notice.
Workers with the Syndicat des débardeurs du port de Montréal have also refused to work overtime shifts since Oct. 10.
The union says the terminals that will be impacted by the unlimited strike starting Thursday are operated by Termont and are responsible for about 40 per cent of container traffic.
Dockworkers have been without a collective agreement since Dec. 31, 2023, with issues including salaries, scheduling and work-life balance at the heart of #negotiations.
Earlier this month federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon proposed appointing a special mediator so the parties can resume negotiations without a lockout or strike for 90 days, but that offer was rejected.
Read more in Article from The Canadian Press.
By : Staff, The Canadian Press
Updates as of October 25, 2024
Union Issues Notice of 24-Hour Strike at Port of Montreal
The Maritime Employers Association (MEA) received a strike notice on October 24 from the Port of Montreal Longshoremen’s Union, CUPE Local 375, which will see a complete stoppage of work on Port of Montreal territory, including the Contrecœur terminal, for 24 hours, from Sunday, October 27, at 7:00 am to Monday, October 28, at 6:59 am.
MGT noted that, as a result, trucking service hours will be closed until 7:00 am on Monday.
Written by : CIFFA
Updates as of October 23, 2024
Overtime Ban at Port of Montreal Goes On as 'Special Mediator' Is Rejected
Canadian shipping stakeholder hopes of a prompt resolution of the #dispute at the Port of Montreal have been quashed, after Canadian Minister of Labour Steven MacKinnon’s proposal for “special mediation” was rejected.
Last week, Mr. MacKinnon made a #proposal to the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) and Montreal Longshoremen’s union Local 375 to appoint a special mediator so the parties could “resume negotiations without any pressure tactics from either side, over a 90-day period.”
But Mr. MacKinnon wrote on X yesterday: “The parties have been unable to reach an #agreement,” indicating that a mediator would therefore not be appointed.
But he urged: “They must find a path forward towards a negotiated settlement as quickly as possible,” and added that he would “continue to closely monitor the situation.”
Meanwhile, the overtime ban at the port that started on October 11 is set to last indefinitely.
Read more in an article from The Loadstar.
The MEA in an online update said: "The time has come to determine the next steps with the support of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service."
Updates as of October 21, 2024
Port of Montreal Labour Negotiations Update
On October 15, Minister of Labour Steven MacKinnon proposed to the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) and the Montreal Longshoremen’s union, CUPE Local 375 that they resume negotiations with the help of a special mediator. MacKinnon asked the two parties to submit their responses to the proposal by October 18.
The MEA reports that it sent a response to the minister and is in "constant communication with his office to ensure a constructive solution to the deadlock."
Written by : CIFFA
Updates as of October 16, 2024
Port of Montreal Labour Negotiations Update
A meeting was held on Tuesday with federal Minister of Labour Steven MacKinnon to advance the matter of the labour contract between the MEA and the Montreal Longshoremen’s Union. The meeting was attended by both the employer and the union.
During the meeting, the #Minister proposed the appointment of a special mediator so the parties can resume negotiations, without any pressure tactic from either party for a period of 90 days.
The #MEA and the #union must submit their respective responses to the Minister of Labour no later than Friday at 5:00 pm.
Read more in an update from the Port of Montreal.
Updates as of October 15, 2024
Longshore union halts overtime at Port of Montreal
Employers warn of possible port shutdown
Employers warned an overtime #strike by union dockworkers at the Port of Montreal could lead to a shutdown of cargo operations at the eastern Canada maritime hub.
The work stoppage by Longshoremen’s Union Local 375 began Thursday after terminals and shipping lines asked the union to withdraw its overtime strike notice. It advised that assigned employees who were unable to work would not be paid for the hours they could have worked.
The union, an affiliate of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, represents approximately 1,200 dockworkers. Bargaining on a new contract with federal mediators reached a stalemate over scheduling and a reduction in hours for senior forepersons, according to reports.
The Maritime Employers Association representing shipping lines, terminals and other businesses said even a limited job action could bring cargo handling to a halt.
Read more in Article from FreightWaves.
By : Stuart Chirls, FreightWaves
Updates as of October 11, 2024
Overtime Strike Begins at Port of Montreal
During this partial strike of indefinite #duration, all Port of Montreal terminals will remain open, but Port of Montreal longshoremen will not be working overtime as part of their duties. This could result in processing delays and a backlog of containers waiting to be handled. At present, around 10 ships expected at the port could be affected, notably at the following terminals and handling companies:
Cast
Maisonneuve
Racine
Viau
Logistec terminals in Montreal and Contrecœur (dry bulk)
CanEst
Lantic
The following are not affected by this situation:
Liquid bulk handling,
Oceanex service (Bickerdike terminal)
grain terminal (Viterra)
Read more in an update from the Port of Montreal.
Updates as of October 9, 2024
Port of Montreal Labour Relations Update
All Port of Montreal terminals will remain in operation during the longshoremen's union overtime strike that will begin at 7 am on Thursday and will last indefinitely.
Cargo can be picked up or dropped off as usual but, with the longshoremen doing no overtime, delays in processing and an accumulation of containers on the ground awaiting handling are possible.
Read more in an update from Port of Montreal.
Updates as of October 8, 2024
Port of Montreal Longshoremen to Refuse Overtime
The longshoremen's union at the Port of Montreal is announcing further pressure tactics: They will refuse to work overtime from 7 am on Thursday for an indefinite period.
A mediation session between the parties was held last Friday in the presence of two federal mediators after the longshoremen resumed their activities.
Management of working hours and work-life balance were among the main issues in dispute.
Read more in an article from CTV News.
MEA Negotiations Update
In response to the announcement above from the Port of Montreal longshoremen’s union, the Maritime Employers Association said in an update that the complete cessation of overtime has a significant impact on deployed crews and the tasks required for operations.
As a result, the MEA has decided that employees assigned to shifts with incomplete crews will not be paid, saying that incomplete shifts will cause imminent slow downs or even halt operations at the port.
The MEA has formally asked the union to withdraw this strike notice.
Read more in an update from the MEA.
Updates as of October 7, 2024
Shipments Resume as Three-Day Montreal Port Strike Ends, but Tensions Linger
The union representing Montreal dockworkers on Thursday ended a three-day strike at two terminals as scheduled, but the potential remains for more job action and jammed supply chains in the coming weeks.
The two sides have not met all week, with the union claiming that management refused a sit-down convened by federal mediators on Thursday.
The employers #association, which represents shipping companies and terminal operators, said there was no meeting planned and its aim remains a collective agreement hammered out through negotiations.
The #Federal Mediation and #Conciliation Service did not answer questions on whether a rendezvous had been scheduled or cancelled.
"At this time, we can confirm the mediators remain in contact with the parties and are continuing work to assist them in their negotiations," said spokeswoman Samuelle Carbonneau.
Read more in an Article from CTV News.
Updates as of October 4, 2024
Port of Montreal Update: Back to Business, Negotiations Resume
The partial strike affecting the Viau and Maisonneuve terminals was lifted on October 3 at 7 am, in accordance with the strike notice filed by the Longshoremen's Union CUPE, Local 375 on September 27.
As a result, all Port of Montreal terminals are now open, and cargo can be picked up or dropped off as usual.
There is an accumulation of containers on the ground or awaiting handling as a result of the three-day work stoppage. Clients waiting to import or export goods can expect delays in the coming weeks.
If you have questions, contact your Port representative or send a message to market@port-montreal.com.
In a posted update yesterday, the Maritime Employers Association said that the parties will meet on Friday morning for mediation with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
Read more update from Maritime Employers Association.
Updates as of October 3, 2024
Montreal update : MEA Negotiations Update
After a three-day strike, activities resume today at the Viau and Maisonneuve terminals. The priority of the Maritime Employers Association remains a negotiated good-faith agreement.
In an online update, the MEA said: "Clearly, the current mediation process is no longer producing results. The mediation meeting on September 26 unfortunately led to the longshore workers’ Union filing a strike notice the next day. It should also be remembered that 66 days went by without any response from the Union after we submitted our offer this summer.
"We are currently evaluating all the options available to arrive at a sustainable solution that reflects the reality of the situation."
Read more update from Maritime Employers Association.
Updates as of October 2, 2024
Impacts Apparent After One Day of Three-Day Strike Action at Port of Montreal
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has revealed the operational impacts of Day 1 (September 30) of the partial strike at the Port of Montreal.
While the ongoing work stoppage at the Viau and Maisonneuve terminals is paralyzing 40% of total container handling capacity, MPA is seeing an accumulation of containers on the ground, including temperature-controlled containers for food, pharmaceutical and medical products. In addition, goods scheduled to transit through the Viau and Maisonneuve terminals are being held up at forwarding agents, and five container ships due to arrive at the Port of Montreal in the next few days have been delayed.
Read more in an article from Port Montreal.
Updates as of October 1, 2024
Port of Vancouver Update, September 28 – Tentative Agreement with Grain Workers Union
On September 27, the Grain Workers Union Local 333 ILWU (GWU) and the Vancouver Terminal Elevator Association (VTEA) negotiated a tentative agreement. A ratification vote on the terms of the memorandum of settlement will be conducted with GWU membership on October 4.
Resumption of work activities at the six impacted grain terminals (Alliance Grain Terminal (AGT), Cargill Terminal, Cascadia, G3 Terminal, Pacific Elevators, Richardson International) commenced at 07:00 PT on Saturday.
The Port of Vancouver remains open and operational, and regular operations are in effect for all terminals.
Anchorage demand continues to be high and nearing capacity. Anchorage assignments are made to ensure fluidity across all ship types and essential services.
Written by : CIFFA
Work Stoppage Ongoing at Port of Montreal’s Viau and Maisonneuve Terminals
In line with the strike notice filed by the Longshoremen's Union – CUPE Local 375, a partial strike affecting the Viau and Maisonneuve terminals began on Monday, September 30, at 7:00 am, and will continue until Thursday, October 3, at 6:59 am.
As a result, those two Termont-operated terminals are currently closed. Access to the terminals is prohibited, and no rail, ship or truck services are provided.
All other Port of Montreal terminals remain in service.
The Montreal Port Authority continues to hope that the parties will reach an agreement as soon as possible, since any delay not only entails costs for companies using port services, but also puts $90.7 million in economic activity at risk for each day of interruption.
Read more update from Port Montreal.
Updates as of September 27, 2024
Port of Vancouver Operations Update – September 25
Strike action by the Grain Workers Union Local 333 ILWU (GWU) against #Vancouver Terminal Elevator Association (VTEA) is ongoing, impacting Port of Vancouver bulk grain operations. The six impacted bulk grain terminals are all in Burrard Inlet: Alliance Grain Terminal (AGT), Cargill Terminal, Cascadia, G3 Terminal, Pacific Elevators and Richardson International.
The Port of Vancouver remains open and operational, and regular operations are in effect for all terminals not directly affected by the GWU labour action.
Port of Montreal longshoremen file 72-hour strike notice
The longshoremen's union at the Port of #Montreal has issued a 72-hour strike notice, effective this morning at 07:00 EST. As a result, Termont terminals will be closed from Monday, September 30th, to Thursday, October 3rd.
In preparation for this strike, CN will stop accepting export traffic to TERMONT and VIAU terminals from Sunday, September 29th, through Tuesday, October 1st. We are working closely with stakeholders and will provide updates as the situation evolves.
Written by: CN
Two cargo terminals at the Port of #Montreal could find themselves paralyzed next week if the Syndicat des débardeurs follows through on a 72-hour strike notice it filed Friday morning.
In a statement, the longshoremen’s union said it filed notice of the strike at 7 am Friday, which would allow the membership to walk off the job as of 7 am Monday.
Should the strike occur, it would last until 6:59 am Thursday. The union said the strike would take place at two terminals operated by Termont Montréal.
Read more in an article from The Gazette.
Montreal Dockworkers Approve Strike Mandate
Dockworkers at the Port of #Montreal have approved a strike mandate after more than a year of contract negotiations. Longshore workers voted 97.9 percent in favour of granting their union executive the authority to call a strike if it chooses.
The union local, affiliated with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, would need to issue a 72-hour notice before its nearly 1,200 members could walk off the job.
The parties remain in mediation, and the Maritime Employers Association says it hopes to hash out a deal at the table in the coming days.
Read more in an article from The Globe and Mail.
Port of Vancouver Update
Grain Workers Union Local 333 ILWU served 72-hour strike notice to the Vancouver Terminal Elevator Association (VTEA) on the weekend, with possible strike action impacting Port of Vancouver bulk grain operations starting 0700 PT today, September 24.
The strike would impact six terminals at the port: Alliance Grain Terminal (AGT), Cargill Terminal, Cascadia, G3 Terminal, Pacific Elevators and Richardson International. The strike action is not expected to affect other grain handling terminals at this time, including Fraser Grain Terminal (FGT).
All anchorage vessel class assignments remain fluid; however, vessel delays and heightened anchorage demand are expected at the port if there is an ongoing disruption to bulk grain exports.
Port of Montreal Update: Labour Negotiations
While the Maritime Employers Association and the Longshoremen’s Union CUPE Local 375 are still in mediation, supported by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, the union will hold a strike vote on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 24 and 25.
No pressure tactics can be exercised before a 72-hour notice is given to the Minister of #Labour. A strike mandate is valid for 60 days.
Written by : CIFFA