The overtime ban at the Port of Montreal remains in effect as the dispute between the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) and the Montreal Longshoremen’s union Local 375 continues. A proposal for special mediation from Canadian Minister of Labour Steven MacKinnon, which sought to halt pressure tactics for 90 days and resume negotiations, was rejected by the parties involved. With no agreement reached, MacKinnon stated that a mediator will not be appointed but urged both sides to negotiate a settlement. The overtime ban, which began on October 11, has no scheduled end date, and the government will continue to monitor the situation.
Source: Overtime ban at port of Montreal goes on as 'special mediator' is rejected - The Loadstar