Mediation for Montreal Port Labour Talks

Port of Montreal employers and union dockworkers have mutually agreed to mediation in their contract negotiations.

“Following the decision of the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) on Nov. 14, the union of Longshoremen of the Port of Montreal (CUPE 375) and the Association of Maritime Employers (MEA) have agreed, by consensus, to undertake a mediation process for a period of 90 days,” the sides said in a joint release.

The parties have agreed to retain the services of Gilles Charland, a dispute resolution specialist. Both sides also agreed not to make any public statements during the mediation process.

Read more in an article from American Shipper.