The union representing French dock and port workers have temporarily suspended industrial action at the country’s ports over their protest on pension reform.

Following a meeting between unions, the government, and employers, the Federation Nationale des Ports et Docks (FNPD-CGT) issued a statement that will allow for further negotiations before they provide an update on any future industrial action on March 25.

“The FNPD acknowledges the government’s willingness to continue negotiations, which we hope will conclude as soon as possible. This meeting provided an opportunity to review the history of the dispute and explore a path towards resolution,” said the union.

The decision means that the 72-hour strike at French ports due to start this week and the shorter stoppages later in the month at Le Havre and Marseille will no longer represent a threat to shipments.