The strike is part of a dispute dating back to 2018, when the union and management were unable to negotiate a new contract.
Working without a contract, CUPE members participated in a series of daytime walkouts during the summer of 2020.
[1] On July 29, acts of violence and intimidation perpetrated by union members were reported as tension escalated between parties.
This request was denied, with Labour Minister Filomena Tassi writing that "Our government has faith in the collective bargaining process, as we know the best deals are made at the table.
"[4] Tensions were heightened during the finals days of the strike after the Maritime Employers Association announced its intention to use replacement workers to unload the sitting containers on August 19.