B.C. dock supervisors return to work after federal intervention ends lockouts

Dock supervisors in British Columbia have returned to work after the federal government intervened to end lockouts at ports. The Labour Minister invoked the Canada Labour Code to impose binding arbitration, affecting about 1,950 workers in B.C. and Montreal. Unions in both regions plan to challenge the government's actions. The B.C. Maritime Employers Association had locked out workers after a limited strike began on November 4, impacting over 30 terminals. The federal intervention aims to stabilize supply chains, which have faced disruptions. Business groups support the move, while unions argue it undermines their bargaining power.