Wage arbitration: What’s next for our fight for fairness
The wage reopener decision fell short, and our members are feeling it. In a recent article in The Tyee, President Eric McNeely lays out the facts. The decision awarded just 1.65 per cent for 2025, which is below inflation and well behind other public sector settlements. Over the life of this contract, BC Ferries workers will receive a 13.4 per cent increase, compared to 18 to 19 per cent for comparator groups and 24.6 per cent average wage growth across B.C. That’s a real wage loss. It doesn’t reflect the essential work our members do.
The union has filed an appeal.
