ILWU

Minister O'Regan announces the appointment of Angela Talic and the reappointment of Paul Moist to the Canada Industrial Relations Board

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointment of Angela Talic and the reappointment of Paul Moist to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) as members representing employees.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointment of Angela Talic and the reappointment of Paul Moist to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) as members representing employees.
  • From 2012 to 2014, she served as the Vice-President at Large of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada.
  • "The Canada Industrial Relations Board is trusted and respected by employers and unions right across this country.
  • Angela and Paul's appointment and reappointment to the Board will serve it well in the years to come."

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

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Sunday, October 1, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Longshore and Warehouse Union ("ILWU" or "the Union"), a labor union that represents a wide range of workers on the West Coast of the United States, in Hawaii, and in British Columbia, Canada, including dock workers, warehouse workers, tourism and hospitality workers, agricultural workers, miners, and others, has commenced a chapter 11 case under subchapter V of the Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California, San Francisco Division.

Key Points: 
  • The ILWU intends to utilize the bankruptcy process to resolve pending litigation with ICTSI Oregon, Inc., that has hindered the non-profit organization since 2012.
  • The ILWU is confident that this process will provide the most favorable course of action to safeguard the Union's future.
  • "Since 1937, our democratic, rank-and-file union has fought to protect the interests of ILWU members, including bargaining for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions.
  • The Union is represented in this matter by Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP as legal counsel.

Potash Emerges as an Important Component for Global Food Production

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Potash is used in a wide variety of areas and most commonly refers to a group of potassium-rich minerals and chemicals. It is the vital ingredient to produce fertilizer and is widely used in the agricultural industry to boost crop yields and support plant growth. The most common type of potash is Muriate of Potash (MOP) derived from potassium chloride (KCI). It accounts for approximately 95% of the global agricultural potash. Potash also helps to improve the quality of crops by enhancing their flavor, color, and texture. As a result, the market value projections for potash are positive, with the global demand for potash expected to increase due to the growing population and the need for increased food production. Overall, according to data published by the Business Research Company, the global potash market size will grow from USD 22.04 Billion in 2022 to USD 23.03 Billion in 2023, while at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. Sage Potash Corp. (TSX-V: SAGE), The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS), Intrepid Potash, Inc. (NYSE: IPI), Nutrien Ltd. (NYSE: NTR), ICL Group Ltd. (NYSE: ICL)

Key Points: 
  • The most common type of potash is Muriate of Potash (MOP) derived from potassium chloride (KCI).
  • As a result, the market value projections for potash are positive, with the global demand for potash expected to increase due to the growing population and the need for increased food production.
  • "The disruption at the Port of Vancouver has resulted in the curtailment of production at our Cory potash mine and if prolonged could also impact production at our other potash mines in Saskatchewan.
  • ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets.

Potash Emerges as an Important Component for Global Food Production

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Potash is used in a wide variety of areas and most commonly refers to a group of potassium-rich minerals and chemicals. It is the vital ingredient to produce fertilizer and is widely used in the agricultural industry to boost crop yields and support plant growth. The most common type of potash is Muriate of Potash (MOP) derived from potassium chloride (KCI). It accounts for approximately 95% of the global agricultural potash. Potash also helps to improve the quality of crops by enhancing their flavor, color, and texture. As a result, the market value projections for potash are positive, with the global demand for potash expected to increase due to the growing population and the need for increased food production. Overall, according to data published by the Business Research Company, the global potash market size will grow from USD 22.04 Billion in 2022 to USD 23.03 Billion in 2023, while at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. Sage Potash Corp. (TSX-V: SAGE), The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS), Intrepid Potash, Inc. (NYSE: IPI), Nutrien Ltd. (NYSE: NTR), ICL Group Ltd. (NYSE: ICL)

Key Points: 
  • The most common type of potash is Muriate of Potash (MOP) derived from potassium chloride (KCI).
  • As a result, the market value projections for potash are positive, with the global demand for potash expected to increase due to the growing population and the need for increased food production.
  • "The disruption at the Port of Vancouver has resulted in the curtailment of production at our Cory potash mine and if prolonged could also impact production at our other potash mines in Saskatchewan.
  • ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets.

Joint Statement from Ministers O'Regan and Rodriguez

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Saturday, August 5, 2023

The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and the ILWU Canada have now both ratified the agreement.

Key Points: 
  • The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and the ILWU Canada have now both ratified the agreement.
  • This is good news for the employer, the union, and the many workers and businesses across Canada that rely on our BC ports.
  • But it is how the best, most resilient deals are made.
  • This dispute caused serious disruption to our supply chains, risking our strong international reputation as a reliable trading partner.

B.C. labour dispute: It's time for an industrial inquiry commission into ports and automation

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

A new tentative agreement was reached on July 30 between the two groups involved in a labour dispute affecting British Columbia ports with the help of the Industrial Relations Board.

Key Points: 
  • A new tentative agreement was reached on July 30 between the two groups involved in a labour dispute affecting British Columbia ports with the help of the Industrial Relations Board.
  • At the beginning of July, about 7,400 port workers went on strike for 13 days over issues including automation, outside contracting and the increasing cost of living.
  • This new deal — between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU) and the B.C.

Canada Labour Code

    • After the initial deal between the union and the employer’s association was rejected, Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan asked the Canada Industrial Relations Board whether a negotiated resolution was still possible, and to impose a new collective agreement or binding arbitration if it was not.
    • Despite many people demanding back-to-work legislation, O'Regan followed the Canada Labour Code, which encourages free collective bargaining and advocates for the constructive settlement of disputes.

Dockworkers and new technologies

    • To understand the current dispute, we need to overturn the myth that west coast unionized dockworkers have refused to accept new cargo handling technologies.
    • Since the 1960s, ports on the west coast of North America have benefited enormously from mechanization and modernization agreements, now enshrined in various collective agreements.
    • ports is a full union member: roughly two-fifths are members, one-fifth are casuals with benefits and two-fifths are casuals without benefits.

Commissions have helped before

    • Industrial commissions have helped management and union find a path out of an impasse before — even if not everyone likes what they recommend.
    • One of the original clauses in the 1963 Mechanization and Modernization Agreement stated that Vancouver-bound containers had to be filled and emptied by ILWU members.

Industrial inquiry commission

    • A commission on port automation can share information, promote understanding and make recommendations.
    • It would examine trends in container terminal automation, as well as technology trends in non-containerized and commodity-exporting terminals.
    • An industrial inquiry commission might help tackle this challenge.

Statement by Minister O'Regan

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Saturday, July 29, 2023

GATINEAU, QC, July 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., issued the following statement on the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada ratification vote:

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, July 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., issued the following statement on the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada ratification vote:
    "Last night, the membership of the ILWU Canada voted to reject the tentative agreement with the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA).
  • While our BC ports are operating right now, we need long term stability for the many workers and businesses that depend on them.
  • As Minister of Labour, I am using my authorities under Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to preserve industrial peace.
  • Following the Incident Response Group meeting with the Prime Minister on July 19, the Government is prepared for all options and eventualities.

Joint Statement from Ministers O'Regan and Alghabra

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Both parties tentatively agreed to this settlement to bring an end to the strike.

Key Points: 
  • Both parties tentatively agreed to this settlement to bring an end to the strike.
  • Today, we received formal notice from the BCMEA that their membership had accepted this deal in full.
  • Workers and employers across Canada cannot face further disruption on the scale we saw last week.
  • It was informed by weeks of collective bargaining and drafted by third-party mediators in the interest of both the union and the employer.

Joint Statement by Ministers O'Regan and Alghabra

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

The parties are finalizing details for the resumption of work at the ports.

Key Points: 
  • The parties are finalizing details for the resumption of work at the ports.
  • The extent of it has shown just how important the relationship between industry and labour is to our national interest.
  • Deals like this, made between parties at the collective bargaining table, are the best way to prevent that.
  • But we do not want to be back here again."

Statement by Minister O'Regan

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

As a result of the hard work by the parties at the bargaining table, there is a good deal within reach – one that would work for both the employer and the union.

Key Points: 
  • As a result of the hard work by the parties at the bargaining table, there is a good deal within reach – one that would work for both the employer and the union.
  • I immediately asked that the senior federal mediator send a written recommendation of the terms of settlement to me within 24 hours.
  • The scale of this disruption shows how important the relationship between the BCMEA and the ILWU is to our national interest.
  • We cannot allow this work stoppage to persist and risk further damage to the relationship between these parties.