The federal government is preparing to rush through legislation in the event that dock workers at the Port of Montreal go ahead with a planned strike on Monday morning. Last summer's strike at the Port of Montreal cost businesses an estimated $600 million in lost sales, according to Statistics Canada. Schedules remain point of contentionThe 1,150 port workers affiliated with the Canadian Union of Public Employees have been without a contract since 2018. The 1,150 port workers affiliated with the Canadian Union of Public Employees have been without a contract since 2018. The Port of Montreal is the second-largest port in Canada and is responsible for an estimated 19,000 direct and indirect jobs.

Source: CBC News April 25, 2021 18:48 UTC