International Longshore And Warehouse Union Canada

• Union vote begins on B.C. port deal that could end months-long dispute

  The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada is holding its vote from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and tomorrow to decide whether to ratify the agreement.

  Economy

  Aug 3, 2023
  
• B.C. port strike: Workers to be briefed on deal ahead of vote

  Labour observers are urging caution ahead of the vote, saying there's a history of union members rejecting deals struck at the negotiating table.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2023
  
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• B.C. port workers and employer negotiate collective agreement with federal board, members to review

  The Canada Industrial Relations Board was tasked with reviewing and potentially ending the British Columbia port labour dispute as of Saturday.

  Economy

  Jul 30, 2023
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• B.C. port strike recovery will take ‘several months’: industry group

  The strike that halted work at B.C.’s ports over the past couple of weeks has caused 'severe backlogs' that could take months to recover, a national trade group has warned.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2023
• B.C. port strike: Labour minister tells mediator to pitch deal in bid to break impasse

  Federal Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan has instructed mediators under the Labour code to pitch a deal to the two sides in the strike they believe both parties could agree to.

  Economy

  Jul 11, 2023
• ‘Smear campaign’: Union issues statement on Day 6 of B.C. port strike

  The union that represents B.C. port workers against their employer, the BC Maritime Employers Association, issued strong words Thursday morning.

  Economy

  Jul 6, 2023
• Employers call for binding arbitration after fifth day of B.C. port strike

  Talks between maritime employers and the union representing British Columbia port workers remain deadlocked over maintenance issues as a strike by the workers enters its fifth day.

  Economy

  Jul 5, 2023
• Strike at B.C. ports could do ‘major damage’ to Canadian economy, experts warn

  A possible strike among cargo loaders in British Columbia could see containers pile up at 'critical' ports on the west coast with knock-on effects for Canadians and businesses.

  Economy

  Jun 29, 2023
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• ‘Deeply disturbed’: Canadian Chamber of Commerce wades into impending B.C. port workers’ strike

  The chamber has issued a statement urging the federal government to "use all the tools in its tool box" to prevent a strike that would impact more than 30 ports across B.C.

  Jun 29, 2023
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• Cargo loaders at B.C.’s ports issue 72 hour strike notice

  Bargaining between the ILWU and the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) has been ongoing since February after their collective agreement expired on March 31.

  Economy

  Jun 28, 2023