Tag: Kootenay Lake Ferry Strike

BCGEU pushes for inland ferry regulation reform

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The BC General Employees Union is calling on the province to take a stronger role in regulating inland ferry services, following a bitter five-month labour dispute that severely impacted Kootenay Lake communities. 

BCGEU requests special mediator to assist with ferry dispute

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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

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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

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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

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

Overflow passengers now allowed to board Kootenay Lake Ferry

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

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