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BC Ferries Is Still Facing Labour Unrest. Here’s the Latest

By Isaac Phan Nay, The Tyee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The union that represents BC Ferries workers is headed into difficult contract talks this summer — but hopes to avoid any job action that could impact ferry operations.

An arbitration panel’s decision on wages earlier this spring will set the tone for the negotiations, said union leader Eric McNeely.

As part of the existing collective agreement, the panel decided May 30 that BC Ferries workers will earn a 1.65 per cent raise.

McNeely said he’s disappointed with the decision to put the workers’ raise behind inflation.

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Coast communities riding out ferry service disruptions due to COVID-19 staffing crunch

National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

After a recent rash of service disruptions due to wild weather, coastal communities relying on BC Ferries as an essential service are going to face more interruptions to their lifeline in the coming months. 

Absenteeism due to the Omicron variant, an ongoing labour shortage, and the impending loss of staff who oppose the company’s vaccination mandate are likely to lead to additional service disruptions, particularly on the smaller inter-island routes, said BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall on Monday. 

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