The agreement included the provision of “normal” maintenance work. Two sources said that was too vague, leaving space for employers to cut jobs and outsource work. Zak Vescera reports. Zak is The Tyee's labour reporter. Published Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. 

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/08/01/Word-Prolonged-BC-Port-Strike/

The agreement included the provision of “normal” maintenance work. Two sources said that was too vague, leaving space for employers to cut jobs and outsource work. Zak Vescera reports. Zak is The Tyee's labour reporter. Published Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/08/01/Word-Prolonged-BC-Port-Strike/

The Single Word that Prolonged the BC Port Strike

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