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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 […]
Five years ago today, on June 12, brother Kulwant (Kenny) Chohan died while working at Deas Dock. Kenny was a welder, a father, a husband and a friend. His death is a devastating and enduring reminder of why workplace safety matters, that every worker deserves to come home alive. BC Ferries was fined for unsafe […]
In a recent editorial, BCFMWU President Eric McNeely raises concerns about BC Ferries’ proposed changes to Route 6 and the lack of meaningful consultation with Salt Spring Island residents and workers. Replacing the Quinsam with two smaller Island-class ferries, both homeported off-island risks local jobs and emergency response times. Most troubling is the lack of […]
I love our history. I love our union. And I love supporting people. That’s what keeps me coming back after nearly 13 years at BC Ferries. I work on the Brentwood Bay–Mill Bay route, what we call the most beautiful shortcut. It’s a unique run. I do ticketing and terminal work right onboard the vessel. […]
BC Ferries has confirmed it will award a major shipbuilding contract to a state-owned shipyard in China. This is more than just outsourcing. It is a political choice with long-term consequences. British Columbians have been clear: they want ferries built here, by Canadian workers, not by authoritarian regimes with records of human rights abuses and […]
A new national study from the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation shows Canada needs 8,300 new seafarers by 2029. That is more than 30 per cent of today’s workforce, just to meet demand and replace retirees. Yet at current graduation rates, marine training programs will only meet 40 per cent of that demand. Meanwhile, existing workers […]
We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life near the Horseshoe Bay terminal yesterday. Our members are trained to respond in emergencies, and we are grateful and proud of the assistance they offered. We know this tragedy deeply affected every member at the terminal. We also acknowledge the broader transit community, including TransLink […]
Behind his smile, he’s struggling. In Canada, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for men under the age of 50. Men make up 75 per cent of suicides. About 8 men die by suicide every day, more than 3,000 lives lost each year. Help us fight stigma and build strength. From June 1–15, […]
BCFMWU stands in solidarity with the members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) as they fight for better working conditions, fair wages and safer workplaces. Postal workers have always been there for our communities—from delivering essentials during wildfires and floods to connecting loved ones through the pandemic. Their fight is our fight. Every […]
Service cuts, vessel breakdowns, offshore shipbuilding and the loss of community voices: it’s all connected. And the communities that rely on ferries every day are paying the price. We’ve teamed up with former Ferry Advisory Committee chairs to say enough is enough. Coastal ferry service should be shaped by input from the people who live […]
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