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Positive Update Regarding the Canadian ILWU

Yesterday, Noatum received an update on the Canadian International Longshore and Warehouse Union’s (ILWU’s) and British Columbia Maritime Employers Association’s (BCMEA’s) negotiations. There are ongoing meetings currently taking place between both parties, with labor/staff still on track and already scheduled

ILWU Canada Update

Earlier this morning, an official statement regarding the ongoing negotiations with International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada was released. The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) is actively engaged in productive meetings with ILWU Canada and the Federal Mediation

PMA and ILWU Reach Tentative Labor Agreement!

The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) have successfully reached a preliminary agreement on Wednesday following extensive negotiations spanning over a year. The previous contract between the two parties expired on July 1, 2022,

West Coast (ILWU/PMA) Negotiations Update by Port:

Vancouver: Negotiations are underway between the British Colombia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) in Vancouver. ILWU is seeking authorization for a strike vote before the cooling-off period ends on June 21. While both parties have

Supply Chain Disruptions: Long Beach Terminal Shut Down

Long Beach’s largest terminal is shut down, following a string of other port disruptions, as labor talks stall.  With over 22,000 dockworkers operating without a contract, since last July, tensions are high, and talks are not going well. ILWU Local