Halifax Port Longshoremen Pen New Contract

zoom Canadas Halifax Port Authority and the International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1843 have renewed their collective agreement. 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. Strong labour-management relations favour both parties and benefit the overall economy, Kellie Leitch, Canadas Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, said. The agreement was reached with assistance from the Labour Program’s Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service provides dispute resolution and dispute prevention assistance to trade unions and employers under the jurisdiction of the Canada Labour Code.