Longshore foremen union in B.C. now in position to strike after rejection of “final offer” from employer

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Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.

UPDATE: Strike reauthorized amid stalled negotiations with CN and CPKC railroads

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Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.

US trade groups increase pressure on Biden administration, as ILA-USMX talks stall

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Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.

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Canadian Border Services Workers Vote to Strike

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The Border Services (FB) bargaining unit, represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU), has voted in favor of a strike and legally could strike as early as June 6th. Despite this, 90% of frontline Border Services Officers, deemed essential workers, will continue their duties, ensuring the border remains open and safe. …

With possibility of strike beginning May 22, railways, union workers, shipping companies, and Canadian government considering all options

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Supply-chain industry braces for possible May 22 work stoppage: The possibility of strike looms at Canada’s major railways, with major implications for shipping companies, ports, and the economy.

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United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and ILA (International Longshoremen’s Association) Urged to restart negotiations by US Importers

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The looming threat of a US East Coastwide strike in the US maritime industry continues as negotiations between maritime employers and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), have yet to restart. ILA President Harold Daggett emphasizes the need for a significant hourly wage increase before delving into other contract terms. The potential strike, the first in 47 years, carries financial repercussions …