Océan Remorquage Montréal Inc. and the Seafarers' International Union of Canada reach a new collective agreement

Minister Leitch congratulates both parties

OTTAWA, April 27, 2015 /CNW/ - 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.

Quick Facts

• Océan Remorquage Montréal Inc. is a member of the Ocean Group and provides towing services and marine salvage.
• The collective agreement covering all unlicensed personnel aboard tugs and all employees working in the maintenance of vessels and barges expired on April 30, 2012.

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"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

Associated Link

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

SOURCE Employment and Social Development Canada