# Rail News - Canadian longshore workers set to strike July 1. For Railroad Career Professionals

> The ILWU Canada issued a strike notice effective July 1 after months of negotiations with the BCMEA, with more than 99% of members voting to strike. The union seeks an end to contracting out, limits on automation, and better benefits.

- Date: 2023-06-30 · published 2023-06-30T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region Canada · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/35505-rail-news-canadian-longshore-workers-set-to-strike-july-1-for-railroad-career
- Commodities: [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

The planned strike at major Canadian ports puts grain-exempt container and intermodal trade at risk, which could push up ocean freight and delay exports.

## Read by commodity

- OCEANFRT: bullish ▲

## Sources

- progressiverailroading.com: https://www.progressiverailroading.com/intermodal/news/Canadian-longshore-workers-set-to-strike-July-1--69575

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