Grain and meat exports from the West Coast are taking another hit because the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) locked out a union of more than 700 foremen.
Strikes have undermined Canada’s reputation as a reliable supplier.
The union and employers have been bargaining since March.
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is asking the Canadian government to get involved and help settle the dispute.
Before the Grain Workers union went on strike in September, Grain Farmers of Canada asked the federal government and Minister of Labour, Steven MacKinnon, to use all tools available to them to ensure parties reach an agreement before a work stoppage occurs.
The strike ended with a Sept. 29 four-year contract.
