Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon’s attempt to end a partial strike at the Port of Montreal by proposing a three-month freeze on strikes and lockouts has failed to bring resolution between dockworkers and employers. With negotiations at a standstill, MacKinnon urges both sides to quickly reach a negotiated agreement with the help of federal mediators, as scheduling and wage disputes continue to hinder progress. The strike, initiated by nearly 1,200 dockworkers over overtime shifts, has disrupted operations at the country’s second-largest port, highlighting the need for prompt resolution.
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