Well, Trudeau/Singh have had much more patience with this group than they did with the Truckers back a February or two…but these Port Workers are still a couple of mountain ranges, and stretch of Prairie, and some Canadian Shield from Ottawa, so…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is convening the Incident Response Group on Wednesday evening to discuss the ongoing strike by British Columbia port workers, just hours after the union issued a new 72-hour strike notice.
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If Singh/Trudeau start talking about a misogynistic fringe group with unacceptable views….you know things will have been progressing towards getting real for the parking situation in Ottawa.
The Incident Response Group is a group of cabinet ministers and senior government officials who can meet to discuss a range of serious incidents facing the country. They have previously gathered for discussions on matters including the 2020 railroad blockades, the COVID-19 pandemic, the invasion of Ukraine and the Wagner Group mutiny in Russia.
The union members were back on the picket line Wednesday after leadership rejected an offer that briefly ended the strike last week, a move federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan called “illegal.”
That tentative agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU) and the B.C. Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) was proposed by a meditator who received direction from Ottawa to table the offer.
Earlier Wednesday, the Canada Industrial Relations Board ruled the ILWU stop its job action as it did not provide 72 hours notice.
The union countered that it did not need to issue a new notice as it had not officially ended its strike, but had merely “suspended” picketing while it considered the mediated deal.
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I hope these Port Workers where taking notes in days gone by, so that they know that Burning Railway Lines and Churches outside Ottawa is “understandable” but Honk-Honk Hot Tubs or Bouncy Castles in Ottawa aren’t.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra told reporters in Newfoundland Wednesday (because of Port Strike Action on the WEST Coast) said while the government believes in the collective bargaining process, he was disappointed by the outcome and that Ottawa is now “exploring options.” He did not elaborate as to what those options were….but it’ll probably involve a ‘special’ Rapporteur or two before a Public Inquiry…wait, what?
Jagmeet Singh (when he put on his NDP Leader Hat after taking off his Non-Coalition Coalition knee pads) said in a statement Wednesday that while it can be a challenging process to get to a deal sometimes, “we must not lose sight of what is at stake for B.C. port workers but also for every worker who relies on this process to ensure their voices are always heard in negotiations with powerful employers.”
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who has been vocal about the labour dispute since it began, posted to Twitter (because Legacy Media & Bill C-18?) calling for the Liberal government to reconvene Parliament and legislate an end to the dispute.
Singh said the NDP – which has an ‘agreement’ in place (That’s definitely not a coalition!!!) to support the minority Liberals in passing key legislation – would not support a back-to-work proposal….but neither would it make the Liberal Majority Government make any hard decisions…
“New Democrats will always stand up for workers who are defending their rights and fighting for a better future for their families and communities,” he said. “At the Expense of….”
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is convening the Incident Response Group on Wednesday evening to discuss the ongoing strike by British Columbia port workers, just hours after the union issued a new 72-hour strike notice.
Is the B.C. port workers strike over? Labour minister's office hints yes — Global News
B.C. port employers said in a statement Tuesday that the union’s internal caucus leadership rejected the 'fair and comprehensive package' that was proposed by a mediator.
If Singh/Trudeau start talking about a misogynistic fringe group with unacceptable views….you know things will have been progressing towards getting real for the parking situation in Ottawa.
The Incident Response Group is a group of cabinet ministers and senior government officials who can meet to discuss a range of serious incidents facing the country. They have previously gathered for discussions on matters including the 2020 railroad blockades, the COVID-19 pandemic, the invasion of Ukraine and the Wagner Group mutiny in Russia.
The union members were back on the picket line Wednesday after leadership rejected an offer that briefly ended the strike last week, a move federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan called “illegal.”
Earlier Wednesday, the Canada Industrial Relations Board ruled the ILWU stop its job action as it did not provide 72 hours notice.
The union countered that it did not need to issue a new notice as it had not officially ended its strike, but had merely “suspended” picketing while it considered the mediated deal.
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Transport Minister Omar Alghabra told reporters in Newfoundland Wednesday (because of Port Strike Action on the WEST Coast) said while the government believes in the collective bargaining process, he was disappointed by the outcome and that Ottawa is now “exploring options.” He did not elaborate as to what those options were….but it’ll probably involve a ‘special’ Rapporteur or two before a Public Inquiry…wait, what?
Jagmeet Singh (when he put on his NDP Leader Hat after taking off his Non-Coalition Coalition knee pads) said in a statement Wednesday that while it can be a challenging process to get to a deal sometimes, “we must not lose sight of what is at stake for B.C. port workers but also for every worker who relies on this process to ensure their voices are always heard in negotiations with powerful employers.”
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who has been vocal about the labour dispute since it began, posted to Twitter (because Legacy Media & Bill C-18?) calling for the Liberal government to reconvene Parliament and legislate an end to the dispute.
Singh said the NDP – which has an ‘agreement’ in place (That’s definitely not a coalition!!!) to support the minority Liberals in passing key legislation – would not support a back-to-work proposal….but neither would it make the Liberal Majority Government make any hard decisions…
“New Democrats will always stand up for workers who are defending their rights and fighting for a better future for their families and communities,” he said. “At the Expense of….”
Moe wants B.C. port strike to end ‘for the betterment of all Canadians’
Saskatchewan's premier is hoping the port strike two provinces away in B.C. will end soon. Speaking at the Cou...
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