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Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 09 Aug, 2023 09:42 AM

The four-year agreement that brought an end to labour uncertainty on B.C.'s busy portlands includes pay raises, retirement bonuses and a maintenance work deal.

The terms of the new contract are being shared by the Canada Industrial Relations Board, highlighting how the two sides finally got to together following months-long dispute, which included a disruptive 13-day strike.

The workers and businesses that depend on our ports deserve long-term solutions. They deserve answers.

My statement on bringing stability and certainty to our ports: pic.twitter.com/xUO2lgrzTh
— Seamus O'Regan Jr (@SeamusORegan) August 9, 2023

One of the sticking points that was finally resolved was a commitment by employers to train workers to perform maintenance on new equipment -- instead of contracting third parties.

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