The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) met on November 1st in San Francisco, where discussions were held on the concept of a contract extension.
Both parties agreed to resume talks at a future date to be mutually agreed upon.
The current collective bargaining agreement covering 29 West Coast ports expires on July 1, 2019.
No additional comments from either party will be made prior to the next meeting date.