Unfair Labour Practice Complaint
December 14, 2023
British Columbia Labour Relations Board
Suite 600, Oceanic Plaza
1066 West Hastings St.
Vancouver, BC V6E 3X1
Attention: J. Najeeb Hassan, Registrar
Dear Sirs/Mesdames:
Re: BC Ferries Services Inc. (the “Employer”) – and – BC Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union (the “Union”) – Unfair Labour Practice Complaint
NATURE OF COMPLAINT
- We represent the Union and are authorized to bring this unfair labour practice complaint on its behalf filed pursuant to sections 6(1), 6(3)(d), 9, 11, and 14 of the Code.
- BC Ferry Service Inc., (the “Employer”) has undertaken a concerted campaign to undermine the Union’s exclusive bargaining agency and lower its reputation amongst its members. The Employer’s efforts have stoked fear and animosity among members which has directly led to discord between the Union and its members. Subsequent to the Employer’s actions members have been openly discussing the removal of or change of bargaining representatives.
- For over a year, the Employer bargained directly with a faction of the Union’s members and without the Union’s awareness. The Employer was providing Union members with a substantial benefits not contained in the Collective Agreement – housing/accommodation in remote communities. After the Union learned of the arrangement it grieved. The Union and Employer engaged in settlement discussions, but those broke down. The Employer subsequently withdrew the benefits and blamed the Union for its removal….
