A union representing striking aviation fuel workers in British Columbia is warning that diversion of the fuel to get around the industrial action could pose an environmental hazard.

ILWU Local 502 says fuel from a tanker ship was diverted last week from a facility operated by employer SGS Canada to the Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby operated by Trans Mountain Corp.

It says it91裸聊视频檚 worried the aviation fuel will be transported to Vancouver91裸聊视频檚 airport via the Pembina pipeline that runs out of the Westridge terminal.

The union says the Pembina pipeline is aging and residents would be 91裸聊视频渞ightfully concerned about possible jet fuel leaks91裸聊视频� in their neighbourhoods.

The BC Federation of Labour is supporting the striking workers by issuing a declaration last week that the SGS Canada fuel is 91裸聊视频渉ot,91裸聊视频� meaning that members and affiliates are urged not to handle the cargo until the dispute is resolved.

The SGS workers have been on strike since Dec. 12, and the company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The federation says its 91裸聊视频渉ot91裸聊视频� declaration doesn91裸聊视频檛 prevent work which is 91裸聊视频渋mmediately necessary for safety and environmental protection.91裸聊视频�