SPECIAL MEMO TO CLIENTS ISSUE 23-013 – July 19, 2023

ILWU Canada has Rejected the Tentative Labor Agreement Federal mediators in Canada presented terms to both the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU Canada) and the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA).  On Thursday, July 13, both sides tentatively agreed to terms subject to ratification. However, ILWU Canada has rejected the agreement and the strike is back on.

MEMO TO CLIENTS ISSUE 23-012 – JULY 17, 2023

ILWU Canada and BCMEA Reach a Tentative Agreement to End Strike Federal mediators in Canada presented terms to both the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU Canada) and the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA).  On Thursday, July 13, 2023, both sides tentatively agreed to the terms. This agreement is subject to ratification by both parties, but the agreement …

MEMO TO CLIENTS ISSUE 23-011 – JULY 06, 2023

ILWU Canada Starts a Strike The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU Canada) issued a 72-hour strike notice to the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) on June 28, 2023, to allow the terminals to prepare. While the contract expired on March 31, 2023, the two sides have been meeting since February of 2023. ILWU Canada began its walkout …