St. Lawrence Seaway workers begin strike action, union says
St. Lawrence Seaway workers begin strike action, union says
Wouldn't it have been better to strike in the spring?
Nope, there's a mad rush to get as many cargo ships through as possible before the Seaway freezes in January. The timing is perfect.
This is the best summary I could come up with:
In a release shortly after midnight on Sunday, the union said they were unable to reach an agreement with the employer by the strike deadline, despite negotiations "right up to the last moment."
We remain open to discussion and hope that the employer will reconsider its position for the good of all," Daniel Cloutier, Unifor's Quebec director, said in a release.
"These are jobs that require intense training, a high level of understanding of the health and safety risks, and that carry enormous responsibility for the wellbeing of seafarers and their cargo.
"The stakes are high, and we are fully dedicated to finding a resolution that serves the interests of the corporation and its employees," SLSMC president and CEO Terence Bowles said in a statement.
"In these economically and geopolitically critical times, it is important that the seaway remains a reliable transportation route for the efficient movement of essential cargoes."
The SLSMC said on Friday that it remained committed to negotiating in good faith, but also said progress had been slow and the union's wage demands could lead to higher tolls.
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