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'It’s going to hurt the community': Manitoba grain farmers hit by St. Lawrence Seaway strike

As the harvest season comes to a close, Manitoba farmers are facing yet another challenge – a strike at the St. Lawrence Seaway stalling shipments for a third straight day.

More than 350 union workers are off the job fighting for better wages.

The Seaway connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes and is a crucial trading port that sees 11 million tonnes of grain from the prairies pass through every year.

As the harvest season comes to a close, Manitoba farmers are facing yet another challenge – a strike at the St. Lawrence Seaway stalling shipments for a third straight day.

More than 350 union workers are off the job fighting for better wages.

The Seaway connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes and is a crucial trading port that sees 11 million tonnes of grain from the prairies pass through every year.

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