Premier David Eby welcomes a tentative deal between longshore workers in British Columbia and their employers.

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About 7,400 longshore workers had been striking since July 1, impacting operations at B.C. ports, including the Port of Vancouver and the Port of Prince Rupert, Canada香蕉视频直播檚 largest and third-largest. The B.C. Maritime Employers Association Thursday morning announced that it had reached a deal with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada.

The labour dispute, which impacted all port operations except cruise ships and grain transports, caused disruptions up and down the supply chain and prompted several calls from provincial business leaders as well as Eby for its resolution. Both sides had been negotiating for months with assistance from the federal government, which has jurisdiction over ports.

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Eby said he is optimistic that this deal will help bring long-term stability to ports in British Columbia and solidify Vancouver香蕉视频直播檚 as a world-class trade center while strengthening the provincial economy and provide fairness to workers.

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The strike, but also the future of Canada香蕉视频直播檚 economic infrastructure, including ports, was a major point of discussion during the recently concluded Council of Federation meeting in Winnipeg.

-with files from Canadian Press

wolfgang.depner@blackpress.ca
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