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title: "Marine Atlantic Labour Disruption Averted"
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slug: "marine-atlantic-labour-disruption-averted"
published_at: "2026-06-30T14:35:59+00:00"
modified_at: "2026-10-30T14:48:06+00:00"
url: "https://www.mvscanada.ca/marine-atlantic-labour-disruption-averted/"
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excerpt: "Marine Atlantic and Unifor have reached agreement on key issues; there will be no disruption to the Newfoundland–Nova Scotia ferries."
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# Marine Atlantic Labour Disruption Averted

Jun 30, 2026

Marine Atlantic and Unifor, which represents deck crew, engine-room assistants and catering staff on the Crown corporation’s ferries, have reached agreement on key outstanding issues, and both sides say there will be no labour disruption.

#### Background

Conciliated talks broke down in May, and the union applied to the Canada Industrial Relations Board to determine which services would be considered essential in a strike. With a 21-day cooling-off period following conciliation, a strike or lockout could have begun by the end of June, at the start of the busy summer season.

#### The resolution

In a joint statement on June 30, the two sides said they had reached agreement on key outstanding issues with the help of a special mediator, and that discussions to finalize a full collective agreement would resume the week of July 27. As a result, there will be no labour disruption.

#### What it means for vehicle shipping

Marine Atlantic’s North Sydney–Port aux Basques and seasonal North Sydney–Argentia routes are the road link between Newfoundland and the mainland and a key link for road freight, including vehicles. We will post an update if the situation changes.

If you have questions about an upcoming or existing shipment, please [contact us](https://www.mvscanada.ca/contact-us/)
 directly, or check our [tracking system](https://www.mvscanada.ca/tracking/)
 for the latest status of a vehicle already in transit.

#### More information

- [VOCM: Labour Disruption Avoided at Marine Atlantic After Breakthrough in Talks](https://vocm.com/2026/06/30/302909/)
- [VOCM: Strike Action Looming at Marine Atlantic](https://vocm.com/2026/06/02/strike-action-looming-at-marine-atlantic/)

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