Surface bargaining

Statement by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 24, 2019
Dispute resolution, Mediation, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, Negotiation, Bargaining, Conciliation, Labor relations, Economy, Labor, Human behavior, South African labour law, Surface bargaining

"The BCMEAand the ILWUhave so far been unable to reach an agreementand yesterday, the union gave notice of their intention to strike on May 27, 2019, at approximately 7 a.m. PT.

Key Points: 
  • "The BCMEAand the ILWUhave so far been unable to reach an agreementand yesterday, the union gave notice of their intention to strike on May 27, 2019, at approximately 7 a.m. PT.
  • I am encouraged to see that both parties are still negotiating, and I have reached out to both parties to encourage them to continue these negotiations and reach an agreement without a work stoppage.
  • The Government of Canada supports and has faith in the collective bargaining process.
  • The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services team is assisting the parties, and we will continue to provide support during their bargaining.