A major labour dispute at Canada’s largest Vancouver port is getting worse, with employers locking out over 700 foremen and other workers after failing to reach an agreement with the union.
The BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) announced that the lockout began at 4:30 p.m. on November 4, 2024, adding that it could disrupt the export of essential products like coal, forestry goods, potash and containerised items like meat and pulses.
The employers said...