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If you’ve ever reached out to your union for help, chances are one of the first people you spoke with was your local president. Local presidents are elected by the members they work alongside. They volunteer to represent the members in their local. Some days that means helping a member understand their rights. Other days […]
Life doesn’t always go according to plan. Stress, relationship problems, financial pressure, grief and other challenges can take a toll. That’s why BCFMWU is encouraging members and their families to explore ANCHOR, a free online mental health and wellness resource created by a ferry worker like you. ANCHOR brings together trusted information, self-guided wellness tools, […]
About a year and a half ago, I almost lost my life. My girlfriend and I were driving home from a camping trip when we hit a thick fog bank just outside Hope. Our vehicle rolled three times and I was partially ejected. I woke up two days later from an induced coma, concussed with […]
We know what a physically safe workplace looks like. We wear PPE, report hazards, investigate incidents and look for ways to prevent them from happening again. But what about our mental health? A new report from the CSA Group is calling for major changes to how we approach mental health in the workplace, estimating that […]
We all want to get the job done right. But no job is worth risking your health or your life. If you have reasonable cause to believe a task could put you, a co-worker or someone else in danger, you have the legal right to refuse unsafe work. Maybe equipment isn’t working properly. Maybe you’re […]
A B.C. long weekend wouldn’t be complete without a ferry trip for thousands of British Columbians and we know our members will be hard at work helping them get there safely. Thank to each of you for keeping people moving safely across the coast this August long weekend, one of our busiest. The union hall […]
Your supervisor asks to meet without telling you why. You’re told to do something that doesn’t feel right. You have a question about your collective agreement. Who do you call? Your shop steward. Shop stewards are experienced union members who volunteer to support other members. They’re trained to understand your collective agreement, answer questions and […]
Ottawa and B.C. have announced a new Canada-BC Cooperative Prosperity Agreement, committing billions of dollars to transportation, ports, shipbuilding, workforce development and other major infrastructure projects across British Columbia. Premier Eby secured billions for transportation and infrastructure but missed the chance to make a case for two priorities that matter to ferry workers: fair federal […]
When I came home after spending two and a half years living abroad, I was looking for a job. My brother was working in the terminal at BC Ferries and told me to apply. Within a year, I had a regular position. Then I got involved with the union and young worker initiatives. I made […]
The Graeme Barnes Memorial Classic is returning for another year, bringing ferry workers, families and friends together to support mental health awareness and the next generation of mariners. Created in memory of BC Ferries Second Officer Graeme Barnes, the annual tournament raises awareness of mental health and funds a $2,500 bursary for future marine officers. […]
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