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On April 28, we pause to remember workers who didn’t make it home. Our members work on the water, on open decks, in engine rooms, around heavy equipment, in rough weather and face-to-face with the public. We’ve seen serious injuries from equipment failures, workers hurt during drills, assaults from passengers and lives lost. Our members […]
I started working for BC Ferries through my previous job. I was working in the marine industry and BC Ferries was one of our customers. I’d been to the Fleet Maintenance Unit (FMU) site several times. When I learned that my company was closing its doors at their Vancouver office, I had to figure out […]
This past long weekend put significant pressure on our ferry system. Delays, cancellations and long waits affected thousands of people travelling across the coast. It was frustrating for passengers and difficult for the communities that rely on these routes. Behind all of that were crews doing everything they could to keep service moving. This weekend […]
BC Ferries’ CEO spent this week apologizing for the Easter long-weekend breakdowns by pointing to one thing: the ships are old. True. But aging vessels aren’t a surprise; they didn’t age overnight. Keeping the system running reliably despite an aging fleet is his job. He also explained that a proposed fifth vessel wasn’t approved by […]
On March 30, crew aboard the Kahloke responded to a distressed pleasure craft with three people on board that was drifting toward running aground. On-board crew acted swiftly by launching the rescue boat and reached the vessel just in time. The team successfully towed the craft to the nearest safe marina, preventing what could have […]
E. coli on two vessels. Lead concerns on another vessel. Mechanical breakdowns during spring break and the Easter long weekend. During spring break, BC Ferries confirmed E. coli and coliform in potable water on the Queen of Alberni and Salish Orca. Then, it issued a notice about lead in drinking water on the Salish Raven. […]
April is Sikh Heritage Month, a time to recognize the history, culture and contributions of Sikh communities across British Columbia and Canada. Sikh members are part of our crews across vessels, terminals and trades, helping keep people moving safely every day. This month is also a chance to reflect on the importance of inclusion at […]
The union hall will be closed over the Easter long weekend. We know many of you are coming off a busy spring break and heading straight into one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. The pace doesn’t let up, and neither does the responsibility you carry. You’re feeding hungry families, getting people where […]
Premier David Eby is heading to China to promote British Columbia as a stable place to do business. But here at home, there’s still no clear plan to build ferries. The timing matters. BC Ferries’ fleet renewal timeline shows new vessels entering service starting in 2027, with more major ships coming through the end of […]
A friend of mine had worked at BC Ferries for years as a deckhand. He told me they were always looking for people and said I should apply. So I went out and took all the courses I needed. I went to a job fair and told the BC Ferries staff there I wanted to […]
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