Tag: WaterBridge Ferries

BCGEU rally in solidarity

Labour My Kootenay Now Staff - January 23, 2025

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

BCGEU suspends overtime work ban on Arrow Lake ferries

Transit Storrm Lennie - October 11, 2024

The overtime work ban against Arrow Lake ferry operator WaterBridge Ferries has been suspended. Effective 3 p.m. on Friday, the...

WaterBridge employee speaks on safety and wage concerns amidst strike negotiations

Transit Storrm Lennie - October 9, 2024

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

Transit Storrm Lennie - October 1, 2024

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

Transit Storrm Lennie - September 27, 2024

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

Transit Storrm Lennie - September 26, 2024

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

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