The Montreal terminal strike continues, the future situation is not optimistic
- Author:Kyrie
- Source:Sunny
- Release Date:2020-08-15
The Port of Montreal dock workers once again announced an indefinite strike as part of the dispute over the work schedule. The last wave of strikes will start at 6 a.m. on August 1, when the local International Dockworkers Association informed Canadian Freedom Media that employers “refused to recognize and negotiate many clauses that affect work safety and the jurisdiction of our members.”
According to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, after two four-day strikes, the ship has diverted in the past two weeks. Containers with medical suppliers will be allowed to pass through the port.
The Port of Montreal Authority stated that the strike suspended berthing services and cargo handling, but did not suspend liquid bulk handling and grain terminals.
It is understood that this shutdown is the fourth shutdown since July 2. It warned that the strike could cause long loading and unloading delays, forcing exporters to shift their supply chains and forcing shipping companies to divert to rival ports.
The Montreal terminal said in a statement: "We are very worried that these closures will affect public health and safety during the global pandemic, because port operations are critical to keeping the economy running smoothly and supplying food and other basic products. The long-term port business The shutdown relies on international trade for Canadian companies and ultimately depends on the provision of goods and services to the public.
Since the collective agreement expired on December 31, 2018, the terminal union has been trying to renegotiate the contract.
The Maritime Employers’ Association announced last week changes to working conditions in response to the so-called "union pressure strategy." They claimed to continue to support friendly negotiations to reach an agreement with the union.
According to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, after two four-day strikes, the ship has diverted in the past two weeks. Containers with medical suppliers will be allowed to pass through the port.
The Port of Montreal Authority stated that the strike suspended berthing services and cargo handling, but did not suspend liquid bulk handling and grain terminals.
It is understood that this shutdown is the fourth shutdown since July 2. It warned that the strike could cause long loading and unloading delays, forcing exporters to shift their supply chains and forcing shipping companies to divert to rival ports.
The Montreal terminal said in a statement: "We are very worried that these closures will affect public health and safety during the global pandemic, because port operations are critical to keeping the economy running smoothly and supplying food and other basic products. The long-term port business The shutdown relies on international trade for Canadian companies and ultimately depends on the provision of goods and services to the public.
Since the collective agreement expired on December 31, 2018, the terminal union has been trying to renegotiate the contract.
The Maritime Employers’ Association announced last week changes to working conditions in response to the so-called "union pressure strategy." They claimed to continue to support friendly negotiations to reach an agreement with the union.