Labour minister proposes 90-day strike freeze, special mediator at Port of Montreal

Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is proposing a special mediator in contract talks at the Port of Montreal for a three-month period to prevent strikes and lockouts. The offer includes a 90-day freeze on work stoppages, with both union and management given until Friday to accept or reject. Nearly 1,200 dockworkers have already launched an indefinite strike over scheduling issues, impacting operations at the port.

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