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BCGEU files complaint against Kootenay Lake ferry operator

The B.C. General Employees’ Union has filed an unfair labour practice complaint with the B.C. Labour Relations Board against Kootenay Lake ferry operator Western Pacific Marine, alleging the company has failed to implement the terms of a ratified collective agreement for workers on the Kootenay Lake ferry system.

Western Pacific Marine disputes union claims on Kootenay Lake ferry

Kootenay Lake ferry operator Western Pacific Marine (WPM) is pushing back against criticism from the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU), saying the union’s recent comments do not reflect the full situation.

Kootenay Lake Ferry dispute report release

Provincial arbitrator Vince Ready has handed down his final report in the Kootenay Lake ferry dispute, ending the collective bargaining process.

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 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...

Kootenay Lake Ferry negotiations continue

Kootenay Lake Ferry mediated negotiations are on-going this week as both parties continue to work towards a long-term collective...

BCGEU rally in solidarity

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

Kootenay Lake Ferry mediation underway

The General Manager of the Western Pacific Marine, Odai Sirri, says they are waiting on the mediator to direct...

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