Coal exporter disputes use of replacement workers as Prince Rupert longshore strike enters 6th week

The strike by International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 523A workers at Trigon Terminals, which began October 2, is now in its sixth week as the dispute continues over the use of contractors to handle liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-related operations. This week, Trigon issued a public statement defending its position and expressed disagreement with aspects of the Canada Industrial Relations Board’s October 27 decision barring the company from using replacement workers. “Trigon has not – at any point during the strike – hired, retained, paid or directed contractors to replace our striking employees,” the company stated. “AltaGas independently retained contractors to perform operations at RIPET, including rail shunting and other activities associated with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) operations,” the company said. Under the Terminal Services Agreement (TSA), Trigon advised AltaGas it would not authorize, facilitate or participate in the contractor arrangement.

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