Montreal port workers plan indefinite strike if deal not reached by Thursday morning [Video]

Workers at two container terminals at the Port of Montreal signaled intent to walk off the job Thursday morning—this time indefinitely—according to a notice from the port’s authority yesterday.

Both terminals are operated by Termont. Viterra’s grain terminal will continue operation, the Port of Montreal said.

The strike is the latest in a string of limited work stoppages at the port as negotiations between the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) and CUPE Longshoremen’s Union, Local 375. Most recently, workers spent 24 hours off the job between Oct. 27 and 28.

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Wages and work-life balance have been among key issues cited by the union.

In a statement on Oct. 28, the union said Termont is targeted because it’s …