However, the tug operator’s pact with the Canadian Merchant Service Guild only covers masters, mates and engineers on thecompany’s vessels, leaving a place a strike threat by the remainder of workerson the tugs that serve Canada’s busiest port.
As part of the deal, the two sides will bring their disputeto federal mediation and Seaspan will defer implementation of its collectivebargaining agreement set to go into effect on Monday, the Vancouver companysaid.
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