The longshore workers at the Port of Montreal served a 72-hour strike notice, potentially leading to a work stoppage at two key terminals starting Monday. This move follows the union’s rejection of a new contract offer by the Maritime Employers Association. The report emphasizes the strained relations between the union and the employers since their collective agreement expired in December 2023, with no resolution in sight. This report adds that the strike will only affect two specific terminals operated by Termont Montreal. The strike, set to begin at 7 a.m. Monday and end Thursday morning, underscores the union’s dissatisfaction with the terms proposed by the Maritime Employers Association. Union representatives are expected to provide more details at a press conference. With negotiations ongoing, the report suggests that the strike might pressure employers to offer better terms. The union, part of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), has been in deadlock with the Maritime Employers Association for months, raising concerns about the potential broader impact on the port’s international trade. The union's overwhelming rejection of the employers' offer highlights the deep divide between the parties.
Source: https://montreal.citynews.ca/2024/09/27/port-montreal-union-files-72-hour-strike-notice/
https://scfp.qc.ca/avis-de-greve-depose-au-port-de-montreal/
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