Travel hangups could be in the offing this week as over 9,000 workers with the Canada Border Services Agency could be heading for the picket lines as early as Thursday.

Ninety six per cent of members voted in favour of strike action last week while their union, the Public Service Alliance of Canada, continues to negotiate with the Treasury Board.

A representative with PSAC says border patrol officers are seeking wages that are competitive with other law enforcement agencies in Canada.

In this province, CBSA employees provide screening for international airline passengers and ports where international vessels dock.

If there is a strike, most employees will be required to work as border security is an essential service, but there may be delays in clearing customs.

Concerns have also been raised about the impact a strike could have on the economy due to the high volume of goods exchanged between Canada and the United States.