Dr K Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, congratulated the Halifax Port Authority and the International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1843 on the renewal of their collective agreement on March 11.
The collective agreement, which covers general operation and maintenance employees, expired on December 31, 2014.
“I commend the Halifax Port Authority and the International Longshoremen’s Association for reaching an agreement that will benefit everyone,” said Minister Leitch. “Strong labour-management relations favour both parties and benefit the overall economy.”