August 13, 2024 – Last week, the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 514 continued their participation in a Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) hearing. The focus of the hearing was the union’s pay and manning proposal for DP World (Canada) Inc., which the BCMEA alleges to be illegal, accusing the union of bargaining in bad faith. The CIRB hearing has concluded for the week, and additional dates are required to continue the proceedings. This week, the parties will engage in a case management call to discuss the next steps in the ongoing dispute. As of August 12, at 1:30 PM PT, neither party has issued a 72-hour notice of strike or lockout, and there have been no labour disruptions. Cargo and passenger operations at British Columbia’s ports continue to function without interruption.