TLR - Total Logistics Resource, Inc.’s Post

A potential disruption for Canadian cross-border shipments. The union representing Canada’s border agents has announced a potential strike starting at 4 p.m. EST on Friday unless a new labor deal is reached this week. The two parties have been without a contract for over two years. While the border cannot be shut down due to many agents being essential workers, shippers between the U.S. and Canada may face significant delays. The ongoing negotiations pose a risk to supply chains, potentially leading to slowdowns and delays at key border crossings. If no agreement is reached, shippers can expect lengthy delays at Canadian border crossings. The biggest impact would be on freight travelling by truck, but delays could affect all freight transportation modes, including ocean, air, and rail shipments flagged for inspection. 

On June 4, 2024, the Canadian government reached a tentative agreement with the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) representing border agents. This deal averted a potential strike that threatened to disrupt border operations and supply chains. Some Key Takeaways: Negotiation Background: Border agents had been without a contract since June 2022, leading to extensive negotiations. Major issues included wages, job security, and working conditions. Tentative Agreement: The new deal addresses critical concerns, such as improved wages, enhanced job security, and better working conditions. Specific details of the agreement have not been disclosed but are expected to be released after ratification. Impacts of Potential Strike: A strike could have caused significant delays at border crossings, affecting both commercial and passenger traffic. This would have led to supply chain disruptions, increased costs, and delivery delays. Government Response: The government emphasized the importance of the agreement for maintaining smooth border operations, which are crucial for Canada’s economy and trade, particularly with the United States. Next Steps: The agreement will undergo a ratification process, where union members will vote to approve or reject it. The outcome will determine the final implementation of the terms. Implications: For Supply Chains: The agreement helps avoid immediate disruptions in cross-border trade, ensuring continuity for businesses relying on timely shipments. For Border Agents: Provides an improved work environment and compensation, addressing long-standing issues and potentially improving morale and job satisfaction. For Government: Demonstrates the government’s ability to negotiate effectively, maintaining essential services and stability at the border. This development highlights the delicate balance between labor negotiations and operational continuity, especially in critical areas like border services that directly impact national and economic security. #canada #unitedstates #border #disruptions #shipping #strike #laborunions #negotiations #supplychain #transportation #government #logistics #3pls

On June 4, 2024, the Canadian government reached a tentative agreement with the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) representing border agents. This deal averted a potential strike that threatened to disrupt border operations and supply chains. Some Key Takeaways: Negotiation Background: Border agents had been without a contract since June 2022, leading to extensive negotiations. Major issues included wages, job security, and working conditions. Tentative Agreement: The new deal addresses critical concerns, such as improved wages, enhanced job security, and better working conditions. Specific details of the agreement have not been disclosed but are expected to be released after ratification. Impacts of Potential Strike: A strike could have caused significant delays at border crossings, affecting both commercial and passenger traffic. This would have led to supply chain disruptions, increased costs, and delivery delays. Government Response: The government emphasized the importance of the agreement for maintaining smooth border operations, which are crucial for Canada’s economy and trade, particularly with the United States. Next Steps: The agreement will undergo a ratification process, where union members will vote to approve or reject it. The outcome will determine the final implementation of the terms. Implications: For Supply Chains: The agreement helps avoid immediate disruptions in cross-border trade, ensuring continuity for businesses relying on timely shipments. For Border Agents: Provides an improved work environment and compensation, addressing long-standing issues and potentially improving morale and job satisfaction. For Government: Demonstrates the government’s ability to negotiate effectively, maintaining essential services and stability at the border. This development highlights the delicate balance between labor negotiations and operational continuity, especially in critical areas like border services that directly impact national and economic security. #canada #unitedstates #border #disruptions #shipping #strike #laborunions #negotiations #supplychain #transportation #government #logistics #3pls

Canada Border Services Agency labor negotiations update this morning from Livingston International Customs Brokers: Employees of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) could go on strike as early as this Thursday (June 6) if ongoing efforts toward an agreement fail. The two parties will continue the mediation process until then.  A strike will likely impact non-essential CBSA operations; however, it’s expected that general processing times for all import clearances into Canada will increase. Consequently, border congestion is a primary concern, affecting land crossings, airports, seaports, and rail entry equally.  The threat of a strike by CBSA personnel means uncertainty and disruption for Canadian importers. Livingston is actively monitoring the ongoing labor dispute.  Please visit our Border Operations Status page to stay informed on this evolving situation. We will update this page as new information is released. #crossborder #logistics #supplychain #parcelshipping #trucking #customsbrokerage #Longislandbusiness

⛓Canadian supply chain is as strong as its weakest link. 🛂 The lack of collaboration from the Canada Border Services Agency | Agence des services frontaliers du Canada in granting Desgagnés Logistik Valport | Port de Valleyfield a sufferance warehouse licence has a severe impact on Canadian supply chain strength. The Chamber of Marine Commerce communication relays very well the numerous and positive impacts of empowering maritime hubs such as Valleyfield to expand. #nationalsupplychainoffice #transportcanada #cbsa

Repeated delays to Britain’s trade border controls have led to wasteful government spending, as highlighted in a recent report by the National Audit Office (NAO). See the full details in the article linked below. #logistics #trade #customs

𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞. If no deal is reached by Friday at 4 p.m. EST, shippers can expect lengthy delays moving freight on trucks between the U.S. and Canada. #strike #canadaborder #SupplyChain #Logistics #CrossBorder #CanadaTrade #CustomsBrokerage #TradeCompliance #CBSA #LaborNegotiations #StrikeAverted #InternationalTrade

9,000 members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) along with Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) are set to issue a strike vote starting April 10, 2024. PSAC stated they reached an impasse in bargaining back in September 2023 after nearly two years of negotiations. Members have been without a collective agreement since 2022. If PSCA/CBSA members vote in favor of a strike mandate, supply chains could see potential delays due to service interruptions at the Ports of Entry into Canada. Please see the below link from the Public Service Alliance of Canada Strike votes for over 9,000 workers at Canada Border Services Agency begin April 10. https://lnkd.in/g3EsyrZJ Expeditors continues to correspond with CBSA and Brokers Association and will update through our regular channels.

Canada's border agents and the federal government recently reached a tentative agreement, averting a potential strike that could have severely disrupted supply chains and logistics at crucial international gateways. The work-to-rule campaign by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) workers had already caused significant delays at major border points, with commercial wait times extending to over five hours in some areas. The delays particularly impacted truckers and commercial shippers, underscoring the critical role of border agents in maintaining smooth cross-border trade and logistics. The settlement helps prevent a prolonged labor dispute, which could have further strained the logistics sector already dealing with pandemic-related challenges. #CanadianBorder #Trucking #Logistics

Canada's border agents and the federal government recently reached a tentative agreement, averting a potential strike that could have severely disrupted supply chains and logistics at crucial international gateways. The work-to-rule campaign by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) workers had already caused significant delays at major border points, with commercial wait times extending to over five hours in some areas. The delays particularly impacted truckers and commercial shippers, underscoring the critical role of border agents in maintaining smooth cross-border trade and logistics. The settlement helps prevent a prolonged labor dispute, which could have further strained the logistics sector already dealing with pandemic-related challenges. #CanadianBorder #Trucking #Logistics