Tag: West Kootenay Ferry Strike

BCGEU calls for review of private ferry operations

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

Union issues January 6 strike notice for Harrop and Glade ferries

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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 

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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