JOURNAL ARTICLE

Canada West Coast Ports Lock Out Workers, Freezing Trade.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Seal, Thomas 3 of 3

Abstract

Dock employers in British Columbia locked out workers following a union's strike notice, impacting trade at Canada's busiest and third-busiest ports. The lockout affects various freight activities, including containers, automobiles, forestry, steel, and fertilizer, disrupting an estimated C$800 million per day. This action was taken after the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Ship & Dock Foremen Local 514 issued a strike notice, prompting the employer association to implement the lockout to ensure a safe wind-down of operations. Previous strikes have caused significant disruptions at Canada's west coast ports, impacting the country's economy and trade. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2024/11, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:180672884
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