Major groups representing businesses across Canada sounded the alarm on Saturday over the potential economic impact of a strike by British Columbia’s port workers.
More than 7,400 members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada walked off the job on Saturday morning after days of federally mediated talks with the BC Maritime Employers Association failed to yield a new labour agreement.
The walkout triggered almost immediate reaction from the national business community, including the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
“One day is too long for this strike,” Deputy Leader of Government Relations Robin Guy said in a telephone interview. “The longer it goes on, the more damage we’re going to see to the Canadian economy.”…