Tag: WaterBridge Ferries

BCGEU rally in solidarity

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

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...

West Kootenay Ferry strike looms; public hearing scheduled for Thursday

West Kootenay Ferry operations could shut down as early as tomorrow with a decision to  be determined this afternoon. The...

UPDATED: West Kootenay Ferries issued 72-hour strike notice

The BC General Employees' Union has issued a 72-hour strike notice to Western Pacific Marine and WaterBridge Ferries, putting...

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