Ocean Updates : Ports of Vancouver, Montreal
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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 Montreal Port.
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
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