A union representing port workers in Western Canada officially began striking Saturday, an action that could have ripple effects reaching beyond the U.S.’s northern neighbor.
The BC Maritime Employers Association on Monday said collective bargaining is not progressing and said a "course change" is required.
In a Facebook live comment Sunday evening, ILWU Canada President Rob Ashton made his case for a fair wage and the union's willingness to stay at the table and negotiate.Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images "The BCMEA has gone as far as possible on core issues," the group said in a statement. "ILWU Canada needs to decide if they are going to continue this strike with no hope of settlement, or significantly modify their position so a fair and balanced deal can be reached."
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