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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’...

BCGEU request 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 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...

Kootenay Lake Ferry negotiations continue

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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

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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

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

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