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CBSA STRIKE At, Cargo Partners International Inc, we are very hopeful that strike which was anticipated to begin tomorrow will not take place. Reality is, the clock is ticking and the Liberal government needs to revisit current contracts     “Although supply chain disruptions at any time are not a good thing, the current timing of this potential border disruption is particularly problematic as trucking continues to grapple with ongoing volatility throughout the sector – including significant retirements and loss of labor/capital productivity because of federal legislation governing sick days.”cit The border delays will have an impact to crucial sectors such as automotive and others dependent on just-in-time delivery systems, it could jeopardize thousands of Canadian jobs.  CBSA spokesperson, Luke Reimer, said  that while the agency respects the Charter-protected right of employees to strike and to participate in lawful activities associated with collective bargaining, the border will ‘remain open and safe’. “Ninety percent of all frontline border services officers are essential workers. It is a waiting game to see the outcome if such strike, will take place.”

ILWU Canada Delays Strike Notice for DP World’s Vancouver Terminals 🇨🇦⚖️ ILWU Canada has postponed its strike notice for DP World's Vancouver terminals, allowing more time for negotiations. This delay aims to avoid disrupting port operations and impacts on trade. #LaborRelations #Ports #Canada #DPWorld #Vancouver 🔗 ILWU Canada delays strike notice for DP World’s Vancouver terminals https://lnkd.in/edGCAwQg

ILWU Canada Delays Strike Notice for DP World’s Vancouver Terminals 🇨🇦⚖️ ILWU Canada has postponed its strike notice for DP World's Vancouver terminals, allowing more time for negotiations. This delay aims to avoid disrupting port operations and impacts on trade. #LaborRelations #Ports #Canada #DPWorld #Vancouver 🔗 ILWU Canada delays strike notice for DP World’s Vancouver terminals https://lnkd.in/eZPTVUbM

Valuable analysis from Sea-Intelligence: If East Coast ports have 13% excess capacity over the normal flow of 2.3 million TEUs in October, it would take 6 days to clear the backlog from 1 day of strike. If the ports have “a little more“ excess capacity, this would bring this down to 4-5 days. In this senario, a 1-week strike in the beginning of October, would not be cleared until mid-November. If we get a 2-week strike, the ports would not be back to normal operations until 2025!

ILWU Canada Delays Strike Notice for DP World’s Vancouver Terminals 🇨🇦⚖️ ILWU Canada has postponed its strike notice for DP World's Vancouver terminals, allowing more time for negotiations. This delay aims to avoid disrupting port operations and impacts on trade. #LaborRelations #Ports #Canada #DPWorld #Vancouver 🔗 ILWU Canada delays strike notice for DP World’s Vancouver terminals https://lnkd.in/edGCAwQg

UNDER-THE-RADAR IRONY ALERT Last May the Ontario Superior Court overturned legislation from 2011 that had declared Toronto transit an essential service and took away TTC workers' right to strike. This year, we all — including those who never actually ride transit —  are likely to get a great reminder of just how essential public transit is. ATU Local 113 and CUPE 2 have TTC contracts that expire this month. (CUPE gave its bargaining team a 99.3% strike mandate last month.) Let's hope things can be resolved without chaos. Let's also hope we learn lessons for managing the services better in a new labour-relations environment.

The two-day transit strike impacted businesses across the region as 300,000 people who depend on the bus and SeaBus were left stranded, not being able to get to and from work and move effectively around the region. We welcome Mr. Ready’s appointment. His credentials are well demonstrated, and the appointment conveys the seriousness of the dispute’s economic impact. The proposed and expanded 72-hour strike by CUPE 4500 would be catastrophic to our regional economy. We urge both parties to find an agreement that restores confidence in our transit system and protects the long-term financial viability of transit services in the region. https://lnkd.in/gshyW5J3

⚖️ ILA sets final contract terms as strike threats rise 📜 The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) has finalized its contract demands as potential strikes loom. Key issues include wage increases and improved working conditions. Negotiations with port operators are ongoing to avert disruptions. The situation highlights the importance of labor relations in port operations. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e-U3eEeP #People #NorthAmerica #Labor #Negotiations #Strikes

ILA locals prepping for coordinated strike at US East, Gulf coast ports The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has appointed local vice presidents to lead committees for potential strike actions at East and Gulf coast ports if a new contract isn't secured by the end of the month. Union leadership indicated they remain far from agreement on key issues like wages and automation. The ILA is pushing for a 78% wage increase, while employers, represented by the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), are offering about half that. The union also seeks stronger protections against terminal automation and an expanded work jurisdiction beyond port facilities. No further talks are scheduled. #ILAStrike #PortNegotiations #LaborUnion #EastCoastPorts #GulfCoastPorts #USMX #WageNegotiations #AutomationDebate #Longshoremen #MaritimeIndustry Stay Informed: https://lnkd.in/ejUhR28n

When planning your 2024 Supply Chain strategy you deserve visibility and should plan for resiliency. You must consider what the possibility of an East Coast port strike (contract expires 09/30/2024) coupled with the Panama Canal drought situation could mean for your containers headed to the Gulf and East Coast ports. Don’t hesitate to reach out to discuss a plan for your supply chain in 2024. #supplychain #panamacanal #visibility #freightwaves #cargotrans #makingtheworldsmaller