Canadian government passes law to end Montreal dockers strike

The Canadian government has passed legislation which makes it illegal for dockworkers at the Port of Montreal to continue their strike, although the local union is gearing up for a court battle.

According to the port authority, the decision means that the operational and commercial uncertainty related to labour relations between the dockworkers’ union and the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) is now over.

It noted that the legislation will lead to the establishment of a new collective agreement between the parties, with no possibility of work stoppages.