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A union representing thousands of seafarers on Canada’s Great Lakes freighters is threatening to take workers off the job if crews aren’t prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines.
The Seafarers’ International Union of Canada is demanding an immediate federal action plan to vaccinate marine workers, warning of dire consequences if the industry has to shutter should the virus take hold on the waters.
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“We are considering taking our crews off for their safety,” said union president James Given. “My No. 1 job right now is the safety of our membership.”
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