Tag: BCGEU

BCGEU calls for review of private ferry operations

Transit Storrm Lennie - April 14, 2025

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

Kootenay Lake Ferry strike to come to an end

Ferry Updates Kate Brown - April 9, 2025

It’s the news we have all been waiting for, the Kootenay Lake ferry strike will end Friday morning ahead...

Finger-pointing escalates in Kootenay Lake Ferry dispute

Transit Storrm Lennie - March 25, 2025

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

Kootenay Ferry strike drags on amid stalled talks

Transit Storrm Lennie - March 12, 2025

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

Union issues January 6 strike notice for Harrop and Glade ferries

Transit Kate Brown - January 3, 2025

Strike notice for the Glade and Harrop ferries has gone out with job action commencing on Monday, January 6...

Kootenay Columbia MP weighs in on West Kootenay Ferry strike saga

Politics Storrm Lennie - January 3, 2025

Kootenay-Columbia MP Rob Morrison has called for a meeting with BC’s Minister of Transportation to address the "critical situation...

BCGEU encourages communities get loud over ferry strikes

Ferry Updates Kate Brown - December 30, 2024

B.C. General Employees Union (BCEGU) staff representative Mike Fenton is encouraging communities to get loud after attending Sunday’s rally...

Harrop and Procter communities voice anger over ferry strike action

Ferry Updates Kate Brown - December 30, 2024

More than 150 people packed the Procter community Hall on Sunday afternoon, December 29, to raise concerns around the...

Overflow passengers now allowed to board Kootenay Lake Ferry

Ferry Updates My Nelson Now Staff - November 28, 2024

The BC Labour Board has ruled to allow overflow passengers on the Kootenay Lake Ferry as job action continues...

Strike action significantly reduces Kootenay Lake Ferry sailings

Transit My Nelson Now Staff - November 4, 2024

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

Transit Storrm Lennie - October 28, 2024

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

Community Storrm Lennie - October 11, 2024

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

Community Storrm Lennie - October 10, 2024

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

Community Storrm Lennie - October 9, 2024

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

Transit My Nelson Now Staff - October 1, 2024

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

Workers at WaterBridge Ferries to institute overtime ban Saturday

Transit My Nelson Now Staff - September 28, 2024

Members of the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) at WaterBridge Ferries will begin job action with an overtime ban...

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