Montreal holds its ground

Employers renew calls for mediation as longshore workers at the Port of Montreal ready to launch an unlimited strike affecting the two container terminals operated by Termont.

Longshore workers at the Port of Montreal plan to launch a new strike on 31 October targeting Termont as part of ongoing labour disputes over working conditions.

CUPE 375 has issued a 24-hour strike notice from 7 a.m. Sunday, 27 October, affecting all operations at the Port of Montreal.

No resolution has been reached at the Port of Montreal as ongoing negotiations between the Maritime Employers Association and the longshoremen’s union continue to falter.

The Montreal Port Authority will receive C$ 12.5m from the Canadian government to enhance grain containerisation, increasing storage capacity by 20%.

Canada’s Labour Minister proposes 90-day mediation to resolve contract dispute between Maritime Employers Association and the longshoremen’s union.