ILWU Canada Longshore Division has voted down the Recommended Terms of Settlement
July 18, 2023
NEWS RELEASE
The ILWU Canada Longshore Caucus has voted down the Mediators Recommended Terms of Settlement.
The ILWU Canada Longshore Caucus does not believe the recommendations had the ability to protect our jobs now or into the future.
Our position since day one has been to protect our jurisdiction and this position has not changed.
With the record profits that the BCMEA’s member companies have earned over the last few years the employers have not addressed the cost of living issues that our workers have faced over the last couple of years as all workers have.
The term of the collective agreement that was given with today’s uncertain times, is far too long. We must be able to readdress the uncertainty in the world’s financial markets for our members.
On July 18, 2023, as of 16:30 the ILWU Canada Longshore Division will be back on the picket line for a fair and negotiated collective agreement.
Rob Ashton
President – ILWU Canada
