Strike gets underway for more than 7,400 port workers across B.C.
Federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan said Saturday the parties continue to negotiate, adding “the best deals for both parties are reached at the table.”
“A strike could have serious consequences for our economy and our small businesses. Port operations must remain fluid so as not to exacerbate supply chain disruptions and put further pressure on costs, at a time when we are still facing high inflation,” the federation said Saturday. “It’s important to remember that strike-related delays can be costly for small businesses, which could lose sales as a result.
That notice came instead on June 28, with the ILWU issuing a statement at the time that accused the employers’ association of demanding “major concessions” from the union despite “record profits during the COVID-19 pandemic.” The strike notice came nearly three months after the last contract expired on March 30.
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