Multiple Port Strikes Have Begun: Montreal, US East and Gulf Ports
October 1, 2024Plan for disruptions due to strikes in Montreal, US East and Gulf Ports.
Montreal
As of Monday, September 30, 2024 at 7:00am the Viau and Maisonneuve Termont Terminals at the Port of Montreal are on a 3-day strike that will not end until 7:00am on Thursday, October 3, 2024. The Termont Terminals move a significant portion of containerized goods for the port. RCC is working with government and business partners to urge an immediate resolution. Members can track the latest updates here.
U.S. East and Gulf Ports
Dockworkers have gone on strike indefinitely at ports across much of the US, threatening significant trade and economic disruption.
Vancouver
The strike by grain terminal workers at the Port of Vancouver ended over the weekend as the parties reached a tentative agreement. This agreement is expected to be ratified this Friday. Grain operations at the port have resumed in the meantime.
Members are encouraged to share stories of the impacts these labour disruptions are causing with Matt Poirier (mpoirier@retailcouncil.org) to help RCC’s advocacy and media efforts.
