Tag: Kootenay Lake Ferry

BCGEU calls for review of private ferry operations

Labour My Kootenay Now Staff - April 14, 2025

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

Glad in Glade but threat not gone

Ferry Updates My Kootenay Now Staff - April 10, 2025

The Glade Ferry Society has welcomed news the Kootenay Lake Ferry strike will come to end from tomorrow. Chairperson, Anne...

Kootenay Lake Ferry strike to come to an end

Labour 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...

Ready to mediate Kootenay Lake ferry dispute

Labour My Kootenay Now Staff - March 31, 2025

The B.C. government has appointed Vince Ready as a special mediator in the ongoing labour dispute with the Kootenay...

BCGEU request special mediator to assist with ferry dispute

Labour My Kootenay Now Staff - March 26, 2025

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

Labour My Kootenay Now Staff - March 25, 2025

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

Ferry Updates My Kootenay Now Staff - March 20, 2025

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

Labour 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...

RDCK board of directors advocate for solution to inland ferry dispute

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK My Kootenay Now Staff - March 11, 2025

The Regional District of Central Kootenay Board of Directors has submitted a resolution regarding inland ferry services for consideration...

East Shore residents left stranded and angry

Ferry Updates My Kootenay Now Staff - March 7, 2025

East Shore residents say the Kootenay Lake Ferry fight is far from over, as the saga continues with locals...

Kootenay-Columbia MP seeking an end to Kootenay Lake ferry strike

Ferry Updates My Kootenay Now Staff - February 28, 2025

Kootenay-Columbia MP Rob Morrison is hoping to see government action to resolve the Kootenay Lake ferry strike, which began...

Kootenay Lake Ferry negotiations continue

Labour My Kootenay Now Staff - February 11, 2025

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

Kootenay Lake Ferry mediation underway

Labour My Kootenay Now Staff - January 17, 2025

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

Kootenay Columbia MP weighs in on West Kootenay Ferry strike saga

Transit 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...

Overflow passengers now allowed to board Kootenay Lake Ferry

Transit Storrm Lennie - 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 Kootenay 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...

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