News / Supply chain fears as labour talks at US and Canadian box ports hit new lows

© David Tonelson

The war of words between Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the ILWU dockworkers’ union intensified yesterday after the employers accused the ILWU of “orchestrating disruptive work actions” at US west coast ports.

And in another blow to North American shippers, ILWU workers in Canada agreed last week by a huge majority in favour of strike action this month, if required, to support their new contract negotiations.

The PMA was reacting to the ILWU announcing on Saturday it was “committed to negotiating a ...