The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada said it will meet next week to recommend the terms of a settlement deal to members.
Union president Rob Ashton said in a written statement that members will take the 8 a.m. shift off next Tuesday for the meeting where the deal will be presented.
The job action by about 7,400 workers froze billions of dollars’ worth of goods at Canada’s key West Coast import and export points.Article content The turbulent turn of events has left industry groups hesitant to express optimism in the union’s latest announcement.Article content “We are closely watching the situation and remain hopeful for a successful resolution,” the group’s president Dennis Darby said. “However, manufacturers and our economy cannot continue to withstand these disruptions that are severely impacting our sector.”
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