Port of Montreal
The impact of a lockout that has shut down most activity at the Port of Montreal is already being felt by businesses dealing directly with the facility, while others, such as retailers, say they can hold out for now.
It was the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) that locked out about 850 dock workers as of Monday morning, in a labour conflict over pay guarantees and job security.
Michel Murray, an adviser to the Longshoremen’s Union, CUPE Local 375, said the MEA’s move is “needless and unjustified,” given the positive framework of talks that had been taking place as recently as Sunday.