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Tentative Agreement Reached for GCT Canada Planners

The following message was issued by the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association on Friday, September 7:

“On Thursday, following 15 months of negotiations and with the assistance of federal mediators, GCT Canada and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 502 reached a tentative five-year collective agreement for GCT Canada Planners and Assistant Planners. ILWU Local 502 withdrew its strike notice that was issued September 3, and is recommending that members vote in favour of the agreement.”

For more information, please call David Lychek, Manager – Ocean & Air Services at (905) 882-4880, ext. 207.

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