Ferry Workers

• Halifax Transit to reduce service amid staffing shortages, union responds

  Halifax Transit plans to temporarily suspend some bus routes and make scheduling adjustments at the end of the month, due to staffing shortages.

  Politics

  Feb 17, 2023
  
• Labour shortage looms as B.C. aims for pandemic-rebound summer

  The hospitality sector is among those already grappling with staff shortages, which are expected to get worse once patios open for the season.

  Economy

  Mar 27, 2022
  
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• Kootenay Lake ferry workers launch 3-day strike amid contract negotiations

  Ferry workers in the Kootenays region of British Columbia have begun a three-day strike following unsuccessful negotiations over their collective agreement, which expired in March.

  Sep 2, 2019
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• Kootenay Lake ferry service cancelled for Labour Day weekend over labour dispute

  The province says contract negotiations between the union representing the ferry workers and Western Pacific Marine Ltd. have failed to reach a new collective agreement.

  Aug 30, 2019
• Tired of dealing with abuse, BC Ferries workers call on company for change

  A worker says he's been diagnosed with PTSD due to the abuse he's suffered over the years, which includes everything from yelling to death threats.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2019