Tag: Western Pacific Marine

Kootenay Lake Ferry resumes full service

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

Months into the Kootenay Lake Ferry strike, talks remain at a standstill, with both the employer, Western Pacific Marine, and...

BCGEU rally in solidarity

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

Overflow passengers now allowed to board Kootenay Lake Ferry

The BC Labour Board has ruled to allow overflow passengers on the Kootenay Lake Ferry as job action continues...

Updated: BCGEU to initiate strike action against Western Pacific Marine ferries today

Updated story, October 10, 12:30 p.m.:  The BC General Employees Union has confirmed that there will be no job action...

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...

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