Port of Montreal strike end nears after lawmakers OK back-to-work legislation
Back-to-work legislation could take effect Saturday if Senate approves bill Longshoremen at the Port of Montreal began a general strike on Monday. (Photo: Montreal Port Authority)
The strike at the Port of Montreal moved a step closer to ending after lawmakers in Canada’s House of Commons approved back-to-work legislation early Thursday.
The legislation, Bill C-29, will require longshoremen at the port to return to work immediately after it takes effect. That could come as early as 12:01 a.m. Saturday if the Senate approves the bill on Friday, which is likely.
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Port of Montreal strike: Feds poised to intervene as work stoppage begins
Canadian government prepares back-to-work legislation
0 739 2 minutes read The Canadian government is preparing to legislate Port of Montreal longshoremen back to work. (Photo: Montreal Port Authority)
As longshoremen began a general strike at the Port of Montreal on Monday, Canada’s federal government was moving quickly to intervene to force them back to work, citing the disruption to the supply chain.
The 1,150 members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local (CUPE) 375 began the unlimited strike at 7 a.m. at Canada’s second-busiest port. As a result, all cargo operations at the port have shut down except for liquid bulk, Oceanex service and the Viterra grain terminal.
Longshoremen at the Port of Montreal plan to begin an indefinite general strike on Monday after their union issued a 72-hour notice to employers.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees Local (CUPE) 375 announced the move on Friday, less than two weeks after beginning a partial strike.
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