Port workers in British Columbia have resumed their strike after rejecting a tentative agreement presented by their employer. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada and the B.C. Maritime Employers Association had announced a potential agreement last week, but the employer claims that the union changed its mind. The employers association stated that the rejected four-year agreement included significant wage and benefit increases that were above the average for similar settlements in British Columbia and Canada. The union defended its decision, saying that the agreement did not adequately protect their jobs or address the cost of living issues faced by the workers. The strike has already affected $10 billion worth of traded goods, and stakeholders are now calling on the federal government to intervene and end the dispute. The B.C. Chamber of Commerce expressed its disappointment at the union’s rejection and urged the government to use all available resources to bring the two sides together and resolve the strike. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith also called for government intervention, stressing the economic impact of the strike on Canadian businesses and the country’s credibility as a trading partner.
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