It’s not the outcome that the FFAW wanted, but replacement workers called in by Ocean Choice International successfully crossed the picketlines of locked out workers early this morning on Water Street in Bay Roberts. The Newfoundland Lynx has since set sail.

Rumours started around midnight that the bus with replacement workers was coming back to Bay Roberts. Almost instantly a relatively calm night became busier and tensions began  mounting among the picketers. RCMP moved in more members with a two-line formation of officers down the entrance to Moorfrost. The bus arrived just before 2:00 with a large police escort, and workers stood across the street not letting it go by. Almost two hours later, the bus made its first move forward but was stalled again. Shortly before 4:30 the bus began moving forward, and the Mounties started arresting people. The bus stopped in front of the entrance, police lining up in front, as the replacement workers got off, running down towards the Newfoundland Lynx, as the striking workers looked on.

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