BCFMWU has been contacted by Seafarers’ International Union of Canada / Syndicat International des Marins Canadiens regarding a request by Rederij Groen BV for the Victory-G. Please see below for all information about the job postings. They are looking for the following: Captain – 2 Ch Mate – 2 2nd Mate – 2 Ch Engineer […]
BCFMWU has been contacted by Seafarers’ International Union of Canada / Syndicat International des Marins Canadiens regarding a request by Stena Drillmax. Please see below for all information about the job postings. They are looking for the following: Rig Manager (2) Offshore Installation Manager (2) Logistics Controller (2) Barge Master (2) Barge Engineer (2) Senior […]
BCFMWU has been contacted by Seafarers’ International Union of Canada / Syndicat International des Marins Canadiens regarding a request by Intership AS for crew on board M/V Inter Viking and a request from Odjfell drilling for the Semi-Submersible – Hercules. BCFMWU has been notified that a Norwegian flagged vessel and a Semi-Submersible will be operating […]
A four-letter expletive ended talks aimed at bringing peace between BC Ferries and its union — and better service for travellers. It was Nov. 28, and union leader Eric McNeely had just logged in to a video conference call with two company executives. The stakes were high. The company and the union had accused each […]
BCFMWU has been contacted by Seafarers’ International Union of Canada / Syndicat International des Marins Canadiens regarding a request by Intership AS for crew on board M/V Inter Viking. BCFMWU has been notified that a Norwegian flagged vessel will be operating in Canadian waters on a temporary basis. BCFMWU is not affiliated with this company […]
The union representing B.C. Ferries’ workers has lodged a lengthy complaint to the B.C. Labour Relations Board, accusing the employer of a string of bad behaviour and asking for $2.1 million in damages. The 14-page letter of complaint comes as the two sides are engaged in tense negotiations to increase wages for the union’s 4,700 workers. According […]
The union representing BC Ferries staff is seeking damages, after it alleges its employer “undermined the bargaining process” and created a hostile environment within the union. Eric McNeely, president of BC Ferries Marine Workers Union, says the union is seeking $2.1 million in damages. He says the union’s largest grievance is with how BC Ferries […]
The union representing B.C. Ferries staff has accused the corporation of unfair labour tactics amid fierce negotiations for a wage hike, according to a new complaint to the B.C. Labour Relations Board obtained by CBC News. The Dec. 14 complaint by the B.C. Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union (BCFMWU) claims B.C. Ferries has violated the […]
BC Ferries says it has returned the Spirit of Vancouver Island back to service one day early as the company works to clear Wednesday backlogs caused by a crew shortage. Passengers travelling between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay (Victoria) were greeted with the prospect of up to seven-sailing waits Wednesday morning, after the 7 a.m. and […]