On November 4, the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association locked out over 700 members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 after a walkout at member terminals. Despite negotiations facilitated by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, no progress has been reported. The BCMEA’s final offer includes a 19.2% salary increase over four years and a $21,000 signing bonus. While short-term supply chain impacts are minimal, prolonged disruptions could affect cargo flow, particularly for key exports like potash and agricultural products, prompting shippers to reroute to U.S. West Coast ports.

Source: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/british-columbia-ports-lockdown-strike/732351/