Caron said the move allows the company to swap out its Canadian workers for international ones, who are paid less. The union and the company don't agree on how many workers will be affected. Woodward said some people who have been offered international work may choose a layoff instead, leaving the total number up in the air. "We do have shipping companies throughout Canada that are feeling these shortages, especially in the oil and gas trade. Less money, for everyoneGoing international means competing at international rates, said Woodward, which pay about half as much as similar Canadian work.

Source: CBC News December 02, 2020 18:33 UTC