As the Port of Prince Rupert grapples with a 33 per cent decrease in container traffic, union and non-union port workers have been feeling the crunch, with many working as little as one shift a week for months.
A turbulent year for the Port of Prince Rupert, container volumes have dropped along with a weeks-long strike in July, meaning many longshore workers have been facing financial challenges, particularly as inflation has dramatically driven up the cost of living.
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