MONTREAL — The St. Lawrence Seaway has shut down as hundreds of workers walked off the job Sunday. The halt is expected to affect cargo shipments immediately along the artery that runs between Montreal and Lake Erie.
The halt is expected to affect cargo shipments immediately along the artery that runs between Montreal and Lake Erie.
The union said this week that it remained “1,000 nautical miles apart” from management on wages — the key wedge in discussions — and that it was up to the employer to avoid any transit disruption. "The stakes are high, and we are fully dedicated to finding a resolution that serves the interested of the Corporation and its employees," stated SLSMC president and CEO Terence Bowles.
“In particular, this labour action would impact grain movements during a period when the world is in dire need of this essential commodity, even as supply has been affected by the situation in Ukraine and the greater frequency of extreme weather events being experienced around the world.”
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