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B.C. waterfront hours worked rise six per cent as port labour deal deadline looms

by Todd Humber April 9, 2026

written by Todd Humber April 9, 2026

The BC Maritime Employers Association says stability at Canada's West Coast ports drove a six per cent increase in hours worked by waterfront workers in 2025, even as the organization warns that upcoming collective agreement negotiations could put those gains at risk. Total hours worked reached 8.98...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

B.C. waterfront hours worked rise six per cent as port labour deal deadline looms

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