A contract impasse between B.C.’s longshoremen and their employer could have widespread ramifications not only for the province but for Vancouver Island.Cruise ship tie-up, passenger gangplanks, and taking baggage and supplies on and off the big boats is the work of longshoremen.leading to concern from B.C.’s Premier about the potential, far-reaching impacts of a strike.
“It’s looking more positive than it would’ve 24 hours ago,” said Robert Lewis-Manning, CEO of the Greater Victoria Habour Authority. “This union services all ports in British Columbia so the importance of finding an agreement is high. Obviously there’s a lot more cargo ships that could be impacted than cruise ships so any type of disruptions will have impacts both locally, regionally and nationally,” said Lewis-Manning.Sign up for the CHEK Now daily email newsletter to get breaking news and the day's top stories sent to your email.Meanwhile in Nanaimo, the log loading that taking place in its port is also at risk.
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