By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup for Friday July 14, 2023

Jul 14, 2023 | 1:55 PM

The B-C Maritime Employers Association said work has officially resumed at B-C ports after 13-day strike halted shipments.

This came after about 7,400 longshore workers and their employers at more than 30 ports along the B-C coast reached a tentative deal on Thursday.

The union has not commented on the agreement, but the employer’s association has said workers returned to work as of 4:30 yesterday afternoon.

The four-year pact is subject to ratification by members of both the union and the maritime employers, and no additional details have yet been released.

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B-C’s premier applauded the tentative deal struck between employers and port workers.

David Eby said he is optimistic the agreement will bring long-term stability to the ports, solidify Vancouver as a world-class trade centre, strengthen the economy and provide fairness to workers.

The tentative deal comes after federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan ordered a mediator to issue terms of possible settlement earlier this week, but the details have not yet been released publicly.

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Alberta Milk is asking people in the province to help it reach a $100,000 donation target to support those facing food insecurity.

The non-profit association, which supports the dairy industry, has formed a partnership with Food Banks Alberta.

Alberta Milk will match donations made through its website up to $50,000.

The money will be used to support 113 member food banks throughout the province.

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