Of Montreal

Of Montreal (stylized as of Montreal) is an American rock band from Athens, Georgia. It was founded by frontman Kevin Barnes in 1996, named after a failed romance between Barnes and a woman "of Montreal." The band is identified as part of the Elephant 6 collective. Throughout its existence, of Montreal's musical style has evolved considerably and drawn inspiration from numerous '60s psychedelic pop acts.

History

1996-98: Early years and Elephant 6 origins

Kevin Barnes founded "of Montreal", allegedly naming it for a failed romance with a woman from Montreal, Quebec. Barnes was the only member of the "group" prior to his relocation to Athens, Georgia. There, he met Derek Almstead (Circulatory System, M Coast, Elf Power) and Bryan Poole, who also performs as The Late B.P. Helium. Together, they recorded their debut album, Cherry Peel, and subsequent releases The Bird Who Ate the Rabbit's Flower and The Bedside Drama: A Petite Tragedy.

After production on The Gay Parade, the band's third album, began in 1998, Poole left the band to focus on his duties with Elf Power, another Elephant Six band. Barnes then recruited James Husband and Dottie Alexander, who had been performing together as Lightning Bug vs. Firefly. Derek moved from drums to bass, and Marshmallow Coast's Andy Gonzales joined soon after. Prior to the release of The Gay Parade in 1999, of Montreal released a number of singles and a re-release of The Bird Who Continues to Eat the Rabbit's Flower.

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Labour minister proposes 90-day strike freeze, special mediator at Port of Montreal

CTV 16 Oct 2024
Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is proposing a special mediator in contract talks at the Port of Montreal for a three-month period during which strikes and lockouts would be off the table ... ....
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Port of Montreal dockworkers begin overtime strike as contract talks continue

CTV 10 Oct 2024
Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal began a halt to all overtime work this morning in a pressure tactic targetting their employers as contract talks continue ... ....
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In latest pressure tactic, Port of Montreal dockworkers launch overtime strike

CBC 10 Oct 2024
Last week, Montreal dockworkers went on a three-day strike, shutting down two vital terminals at the Port of Montreal. This week, they're using a new pressure tactic —halting overtime work ... ....
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Port of Montreal dockworkers set to launch overtime strike as contract talks continue

North Shore News 10 Oct 2024
MONTREAL — Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal are set to halt all overtime work this morning in a pressure tactic targetting their employers as contract talks continue ... container traffic at the country's second-largest port....
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Port of Montreal dockworkers begin overtime strike, upping fears of backlogs

North Shore News 10 Oct 2024
MONTREAL — Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal have halted all overtime work in a pressure tactic targetting management as contract talks continue ... The limited job action comes after a three-day strike last week at two terminals that handle 41 per cent of container traffic at the country's second-largest port....
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Overtime strike begins at the Port of Montreal: MPA concerned about anticipated impact on supply chain

Canada Newswire 10 Oct 2024
at the Port of Montreal, in accordance with the notice filed by ... During this partial strike of indefinite duration, all Port of Montreal terminals will remain open, but Port of Montreal longshoremen will not be working overtime as part of their duties ... About the Port of Montreal....
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Port of Montreal longshoremen to refuse overtime

CTV 07 Oct 2024
The longshoremen's union at the Port of Montreal is announcing further pressure tactics. they will refuse to work overtime from 7 a.m. on Thursday for an indefinite period ... ....
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Port of Montreal workers to refuse to work overtime (CUPE - Canadian Union of Public Employees)

Public Technologies 07 Oct 2024
The union representing Port of Montreal longshore workers (CUPE 375) announced that it has notified the employer that it will refuse to work overtime starting at 7 am on Thursday, October 10, 2024 for an unlimited period ... Longshore workers at the Port of Montreal have been without ......
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Port of Montreal: dockworkers and employers' association in mediation

CTV 04 Oct 2024
The Maritime Employers Association and the union of 1200 dockworkers at the Port of Montreal met in mediation for a few hours on Friday ... ....
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Port of Montreal strike – the employer refuses to negotiate (CUPE - Canadian Union of Public Employees)

Public Technologies 02 Oct 2024
Despite what the Maritime Employers' Association has been saying repeatedly, the MEA has not made itself available to negotiate with CUPE 375, the union representing Montreal Port longshore workers ... The Port of Montreal longshore workers have been without a collective agreement since December 31, 2023....
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Impacts already apparent after one day of partial strike action at the Port of Montreal 

Canada Newswire 01 Oct 2024
MONTREAL, /CNW/ - At the end of the first day of the partial strike at the Port of Montreal, which took place yesterday, , the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) reveals the first operational impacts ... Port of Montreal situation as of , 8 a.m... All other Port of Montreal terminals remain in service ... About the Port of Montreal....
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Port of Montreal dockworkers begin three-day strike at two terminals

Moosejaw Today 30 Sep 2024
MONTREAL — The union representing longshore workers at the Port of Montreal began a three-day strike at two terminals ... said about 350 members would be part of the job action....
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Port of Montreal dockworkers begin 3-day strike at 2 terminals

CBC 30 Sep 2024
The union representing longshore workers at the Port of Montreal began a three-day strike at two terminals. The strike is expected to last until Thursday morning ... ....

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