Port of Montreal lockout begins as dockworkers reject latest offer

Operations at the Port of Montreal were greatly reduced Monday as the employers’ association made good on a threat to lock out nearly 1,200 longshore workers if they didn’t accept what it called a final contract offer. The lockout took effect at 9 p.m. Sunday, and the Maritime Employers Association is asking federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon to intervene. MacKinnon’s office issued a statement Monday calling on both sides at the country’s second largest port to get back to the negotiating table. “The parties must understand the urgency of the situation and do the work necessary to reach an agreement,” his office said. “Canadians are counting on them.” Global's Brayden Jagger Haines reports. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10863641/port-of-montreal-lockout/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #Montreal #PortStrike