Tag: BC General Employees Union

BCGEU calls for review of private ferry operations

While the job action on the Kootenay Lake Ferry has finally come to an end, the BC General Employees’...

Ready to mediate Kootenay Lake ferry dispute

The B.C. government has appointed Vince Ready as a special mediator in the ongoing labour dispute with the Kootenay...

BCGEU requests special mediator to assist with ferry dispute

The BC General Employees' Union has requested a provincial mediator to help resolve the Kootenay Lake Ferry labour dispute...

Finger-pointing escalates in Kootenay Lake Ferry dispute

The battle between the BC General Employees Union (BCGEU) and Western Pacific Marine over the Kootenay Lake ferry dispute...

Kootenay Lake Ferry resumes full service

The BC General Employees' Union has reverted the job action on the Kootenay Lake Ferry to an overtime ban,...

Kootenay Ferry strike drags on amid stalled talks

Months into the Kootenay Lake Ferry strike, talks remain at a standstill, with both the employer, Western Pacific Marine, and...

BCGEU rally in solidarity

The B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) rallied in solidarity yesterday afternoon at the Balfour Terminal, to support workers at...

BC Labour Relations Board issues stay order for Harrop and Glade ferries

The cable ferries at Glade and Harrop have narrowly avoided job action that was set to significantly reduce sailings...

BCGEU strike action may extend to Harrop and Glade ferries

The BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) has applied to extend the job action currently impacting sailings on the Kootenay...

Strike action significantly reduces Kootenay Lake Ferry sailings

Kootenay Lake Ferry employees began job action yesterday (Sunday, November 3), significantly impacting ferry sailings and travellers. The job action...

BCGEU reaches tentative agreement with WaterBridge ferries; Job action paused

The job action impacting West Kootenay ferry operations may be coming to an end soon, with the BC General...

UPDATED: Overtime ban lifted for WaterBridge; Kootenay Lake Ferry strike set for Saturday

The overtime work ban against Arrow Lake ferry operator WaterBridge Ferries has been suspended, but job action against Kootenay...

UPDATE: BCGEU to initiate strike action against Western Pacific Marine ferries Thursday

Updated story, October 10, 12:30 p.m.:  The BC General Employees Union has confirmed that there will be no job action...

WaterBridge employee speaks on safety and wage concerns amidst strike negotiations

The bargaining committee representing 90 WaterBridge Ferries employees has broken its silence on the issues that have contributed to...

Arrow Lake ferry operations delayed or cancelled as a result of employee strike

An overtime work ban enacted by employees of WaterBridge Ferries is impacting ferry operations on the Arrow Lakes. The job...

West Kootenay Ferry service remains uninterrupted amid strike talks

Essential service negotiations are still ongoing between the BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU), Western Pacific Marine and WaterBridge Ferries. The...

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