April 27, 2015 – Ottawa, Ontario – Employment and Social Development Canada
Today, the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, congratulated Océan Remorquage Montréal Inc. and the Seafarers’ International Union of Canada on the renewal of their collective agreement.
The agreement was reached with assistance from the Labour Program’s Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service provides dispute resolution and dispute prevention assistance to trade unions and employers under the jurisdiction of the Canada Labour Code.
“I applaud Océan Remorquage Montréal Inc. and the Seafarers’ International Union of Canada on reaching an agreement that will benefit everyone. Strong labour-management relations favour both parties and benefit the overall economy.”
– The Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, P.C., O.Ont., M.P., Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women
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