Ongoing labor negotiations regarding West Coast dockworkers' contract have been interrupted by disagreements between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association. The issue stems from an equipment ownership debate at the Port of Seattle, and negotiations with employers will not resume until the two unions have resolved their conflicts. These labor talks could potentially disrupt trade and further contribute to supply chain issues. As such, various stakeholders, including the Biden administration, have been closely following these negotiations.
See "Disagreements amongst unions halt dockworker labor negotiations with West Coast ports", Paul Berger, The Wall Street Journal, August 22, 2022