Staff at Hullo Ferries who take individuals forwards and backwards between Nanaimo and Vancouver are voting on a possible strike motion this weekend after talks with the corporate broke down.
The 86-member B.C. Ferry and Marine Staff’ Union mentioned members have been and not using a contract for almost a yr and have been negotiating since February.
Key factors of the talks embody wages, schedules and job stability.
The union mentioned it expects to have the outcomes of the strike vote early subsequent week.
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The corporate declared an deadlock within the discussions this week, however a strike would require 72-hours’ discover and isn’t anticipated to have an effect on Labour Day weekend journey.
In a press release, Hullo Ferries mentioned the corporate’s newest contract provide contains aggressive compensation and enhanced advantages.
A spokesperson for the B.C. Ferry and Marine Staff’ Union mentioned the contract dispute won’t have an effect on journey this labour day weekend.
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Union president Eric McNeely says discussions might nonetheless proceed and a strike is just one possibility on the desk to strike a deal.
McNeely mentioned the union expects to have the outcomes of the strike vote early subsequent week and any travellers utilizing the ferry this weekend are secure to take action.
With recordsdata from The Canadian Press.
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