CUPE - Canadian Union of Public Employees
CUPE - Canadian Union of Public Employees
12/12/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/12/2025 14:56
Port of Montreal strike: demonstration in downtown
A hundred people joined a demonstration today in downtown Montreal. Gathering in front of the offices of Axium Infrastructure, the main shareholder of the Montréal Gateway Terminals Partnership (MGTP), demonstrators expressed solidarity with 32 MGTP agents that have been on strike since September 22, 2025.
"We had to bring the pressure to where the decision-makers were," said CUPE representative Loïc Blanchard. "That's why we're here today. It's time to come to an agreement, and our members want a fair settlement. The company is very profitable because of our members. The workers deserve better!"
The last collective agreement for members expired on December 31, 2024. On September 11, members voted 96% in favour of a strike action.
Discussions as of recent have come to a stalemate over contracting out and wages. Further, the employer has not agreed on the minimum operating requirements to keep the terminals running smoothly. The latest offer was rejected by a unanimous vote.
The employer and the union are scheduled to take part in mediation on December 16 and 17.
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