St. Lawrence Seaway workers begin strike action
by CM staff
A 72-hour strike notice was officially filed on October 18, and despite sustained negotiating efforts, no resolution was reached by the Saturday, October 21 at 11:59 p.m. deadline.
Unifor members at the St. Lawrence Seaway begin strike action (CNW Group/Unifor)
MONTREAL — On Saturday night just before midnight, St. Lawrence Seaway workers made the decision to go on strike after negotiations failed to reach a satisfactory agreement.
“This impasse is extremely unfortunate but our members remain committed to getting a fair agreement,” said Lana Payne, National President, Unifor.
A 72-hour strike notice was officially filed on October 18, and despite sustained negotiating efforts, no resolution was reached by the Saturday, October 21 at 11:59 p.m. deadline.
“We negotiated in good faith right up to the last moment, but we cannot allow workers’ rights to be compromised. We remain open to discussion and hope that the employer will reconsider its position for the good of all,” said Daniel Cloutier, Quebec Director, Unifor.
