Ripples from standstill at strike-bound Canadian ports could spread inland

Turmoil persists at Canada’s ports, with warnings that this could lead to spikes in road and rail freight, and congestion at ‘Plan-B’ US west coast gateways.   Yesterday, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Ship & Dock Foremen Local 514 began an industry-wide, open-ended strike against all BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) member companies.   The association…

Montreal port employers pressure striking union

Terminals, carriers will suspend salary guarantees Maritime employers at the Port of Montreal warned that they will suspend salary guarantees for striking union members in an escalation of the longshore labor dispute. Saying it has “no other choice,” the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) said in a statement posted to its website that it will suspend…

Dockworkers expand strike at Montreal port

Union sets overtime work stoppage Fresh off a one-day strike Sunday, unionized dockworkers at the Port of Montreal voted to hold another strike this week. The partial, unlimited strike by 1,200 longshore employees against two Tremont terminals is slated to begin at 11 a.m. local time Thursday, according to published reports.   Earlier this month the…