Understanding the port dispute that's headed to binding arbitration

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A labour dispute that’s been impacting ports in Nanaimo and across the province is headed to binding arbitration

Federal labour minister Steven MacKinnon ordered the move Tuesday. Foremen at B.C.’s ports have been locked out since November 4th, that lockout came after the union had delivered a 72 hour strike notice for what it called limited job action, including an overtime ban and a refusal to implement tech change. 

Midcoast Morning spoke with port researcher Peter Hall for context on the dispute.

Transcript:

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Guests:

  • Peter Hall - Professor, Urban Studies, Simon Fraser University

  • Lisa Marie Barron - MP, Nanaimo-Ladysmith

Program Team:

  • Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

  • Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

  • Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

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Joe Pugh