Some truckers say a court order is not being followed by Unifor as their picketing continues at the Co-op Refinery in Regina. National President Scott Doherty says that, as far as they understand, they’re allowed to stop trucks for ten minutes to explain why they’ve been locked out and that’s exactly what they’re going to do. And, as for allegations of trucks being sabotaged outside the Refinery, Doherty says, they are just allegations. He says, if there is actual proof, Regina Police will deal with that. He says if truckers are upset about the effects the lockout is having on them they should call Co-op and encourage them to meet with Unifor at the bargaining table.

Trucking companies delivering to the Co-op Refinery are voicing concerns regarding harassment from striking Unifor members. Evan Grant with Len Grant Trucking says they have had 2 incidents of slashed airbags and 1 contaminated diesel exhaust fluid solution, which caused one of their trucks to break down. He considers these actions disrespectful and points out it’s a huge safety concern for themselves and the public. The trucks are in their yards overnight and they don’t know when or where this happened. They haul dangerous goods and safety is an issue. Grant says these incidents happened three days in a row a couple days after the start of the strike. Justin Wright with Low Ridin’ Carriers says none of his drivers have experienced vandalism or mischief, but he’s had other operators share their experiences over the course of the strike. He doesn’t blame the union members. Wright believes it’s the people higher up in the union telling the members what to do. He adds that truckers are caught in the middle of the strike and are being used as a pawn.