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B.C. facing port shutdown as employers issue lockout notice in dispute with foremen | Globalnews.ca

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The BC Maritime Employers Association says it will lock out members of the union representing more than 700 foremen.

The employers say the union issued a 72-hour strike notice for job action starting Monday at 8 a.m. Local 514 president Frank Morena says workers had only planned to “engage in limited job action” The employers association says its final offer to the union remains open for workers to accept unless it is withdrawn.

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