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Amber Czech’s murder at work is a painful reminder that women’s safety needs to be taken seriously in every workplace. We’ve donated $500 to support her family, in solidarity with women working in the trades: www.bcfmwu.com/news/women-d... #womenintrades
November 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Amber Czech’s murder at work is a painful reminder that women’s safety needs to be taken seriously in every workplace. We’ve donated $500 to support her family, in solidarity with women working in the trades: www.bcfmwu.com/news/women-d... #womenintrades
Good notes win grievances. Join us online Monday, December 1 at 10:30 a.m. for Notetaking 101, a one-hour skills session for shop stewards. Learn how to take clear, accurate notes that protect members and strengthen your casework. All stewards welcome! Email [email protected] to register. ✍️💪
November 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Good notes win grievances. Join us online Monday, December 1 at 10:30 a.m. for Notetaking 101, a one-hour skills session for shop stewards. Learn how to take clear, accurate notes that protect members and strengthen your casework. All stewards welcome! Email [email protected] to register. ✍️💪
Darcy Morgan and his crew run long 13-hour days, move at 34 knots and handle everything. Darcy’s a former BC Ferries watchkeeper and a longtime volunteer firefighter. Different company, same commitment to safe, skilled marine work. Welcome aboard, Hullo crews.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Darcy Morgan and his crew run long 13-hour days, move at 34 knots and handle everything. Darcy’s a former BC Ferries watchkeeper and a longtime volunteer firefighter. Different company, same commitment to safe, skilled marine work. Welcome aboard, Hullo crews.
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This week's photo comes from Shawn King at Langdale, who snapped this gorgeous shot of EO Steve waiting for the Queen of Coquitlam to come in. Perfect moment, perfect timing. Thanks, Shawn. ⚓📸
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This week's photo comes from Shawn King at Langdale, who snapped this gorgeous shot of EO Steve waiting for the Queen of Coquitlam to come in. Perfect moment, perfect timing. Thanks, Shawn. ⚓📸
Look West puts big money into ships and yards, which is great. But it skips over the people who sail them. B.C. needs real training pathways, sea-time and support for homegrown mariners if we want ferries running for decades to come. ⛴️💙
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Look West invests in ships. Now it needs to invest in the people who sail them – BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union
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November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Look West puts big money into ships and yards, which is great. But it skips over the people who sail them. B.C. needs real training pathways, sea-time and support for homegrown mariners if we want ferries running for decades to come. ⛴️💙
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After 34 years, Trish Glowa got her retirement watch from someone who knows her best: her handover partner and friend, Local 4 President Cassandra Russell. Congrats, Trish. Thanks for everything, and thanks Cassandra for sharing this beautiful moment. ⛴️⌚❤️
November 25, 2025 at 12:30 AM
After 34 years, Trish Glowa got her retirement watch from someone who knows her best: her handover partner and friend, Local 4 President Cassandra Russell. Congrats, Trish. Thanks for everything, and thanks Cassandra for sharing this beautiful moment. ⛴️⌚❤️
Our hearts are with the Nuxalk Nation and the Acwsalcta School community after yesterday’s terrifying grizzly attack in Bella Coola. We’re holding everyone injured, their families and the whole community in our thoughts today. ❤️🩹
November 21, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Our hearts are with the Nuxalk Nation and the Acwsalcta School community after yesterday’s terrifying grizzly attack in Bella Coola. We’re holding everyone injured, their families and the whole community in our thoughts today. ❤️🩹
Transport Canada now requires all seafarers to complete the free Fatigue Management at Sea course BEFORE enrolling in any MED training. Take the course, print your certificate and submit it when you sign up for your MED. Keep yourself safe, sharp and ready. 🌊
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Fatigue management training now required before MED – BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union
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November 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Transport Canada now requires all seafarers to complete the free Fatigue Management at Sea course BEFORE enrolling in any MED training. Take the course, print your certificate and submit it when you sign up for your MED. Keep yourself safe, sharp and ready. 🌊
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Stewards are the first call when something goes sideways on the job. They’re the ones members turn to when they need help navigating issues and keeping workplaces fair. Huge thanks to everyone who stepped up to sharpen their skills at our two-day advanced shop steward training in Nanaimo! 💪⚓️✊
November 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Stewards are the first call when something goes sideways on the job. They’re the ones members turn to when they need help navigating issues and keeping workplaces fair. Huge thanks to everyone who stepped up to sharpen their skills at our two-day advanced shop steward training in Nanaimo! 💪⚓️✊
Photo of the week: Big smile, new start. Phil Richard joined our CSD team on June 16 and he’s loving the job. Thanks to Phil for submitting this selfie. We love to see the smiles!
November 19, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Photo of the week: Big smile, new start. Phil Richard joined our CSD team on June 16 and he’s loving the job. Thanks to Phil for submitting this selfie. We love to see the smiles!
The Senate transport committee is reviewing how transport services handle labour disruptions. We’ve sent our submission to the committee. Our message: strong ferry service starts with fair bargaining and a real right to strike. ⚓
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Senate submission on transport sector labour disruptions – BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union
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November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The Senate transport committee is reviewing how transport services handle labour disruptions. We’ve sent our submission to the committee. Our message: strong ferry service starts with fair bargaining and a real right to strike. ⚓
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Join us online Monday, December 1 at 10:30 a.m. for Notetaking 101, a one-hour skills session for shop stewards. Learn how to take clear, accurate notes that protect members and strengthen your casework. All stewards welcome!
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November 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Join us online Monday, December 1 at 10:30 a.m. for Notetaking 101, a one-hour skills session for shop stewards. Learn how to take clear, accurate notes that protect members and strengthen your casework. All stewards welcome!
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New poll just dropped:
84% want to keep shipbuilding in B.C. 🔧
61% want ferries built here, not overseas 🚢
81% want BC Ferries to explain the China contract 🔍
British Columbians are clear: bring the work home.
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84% want to keep shipbuilding in B.C. 🔧
61% want ferries built here, not overseas 🚢
81% want BC Ferries to explain the China contract 🔍
British Columbians are clear: bring the work home.
buff.ly/PN8b3gL
#bcpoli #BCFerries #cdnpoli #bclabour
November 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
New poll just dropped:
84% want to keep shipbuilding in B.C. 🔧
61% want ferries built here, not overseas 🚢
81% want BC Ferries to explain the China contract 🔍
British Columbians are clear: bring the work home.
buff.ly/PN8b3gL
#bcpoli #BCFerries #cdnpoli #bclabour
84% want to keep shipbuilding in B.C. 🔧
61% want ferries built here, not overseas 🚢
81% want BC Ferries to explain the China contract 🔍
British Columbians are clear: bring the work home.
buff.ly/PN8b3gL
#bcpoli #BCFerries #cdnpoli #bclabour
Different routes, different employers, same ocean, one union representing the people who make it all work. Thanks to Darcy Morgan for sending in this photo of the week!
November 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Different routes, different employers, same ocean, one union representing the people who make it all work. Thanks to Darcy Morgan for sending in this photo of the week!
Big thanks to CLC facilitator Carlos for leading a “Facing management” workshop in Courtney. Surrounding area members showed up ready to learn, ask questions and support each other.
November 14, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Big thanks to CLC facilitator Carlos for leading a “Facing management” workshop in Courtney. Surrounding area members showed up ready to learn, ask questions and support each other.
Canada is pouring billions into military shipbuilding, but nothing for our passenger ferries. Atlantic Canada gets fare relief but B.C.’s ferry-dependent communities get nothing. Reliable service starts with people, and people need investment. #bcpoli #canpoli
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2025 budget: Ottawa missed the boat – BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union
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November 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Canada is pouring billions into military shipbuilding, but nothing for our passenger ferries. Atlantic Canada gets fare relief but B.C.’s ferry-dependent communities get nothing. Reliable service starts with people, and people need investment. #bcpoli #canpoli
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President Eric McNeely represented our union at the Nanaimo Remembrance Day ceremony today. We remember and honour all who served and continue to serve.
November 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
President Eric McNeely represented our union at the Nanaimo Remembrance Day ceremony today. We remember and honour all who served and continue to serve.
Today we honour those who served and those who still carry the weight of duty. We remember courage, discipline, and sacrifice. Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Today we honour those who served and those who still carry the weight of duty. We remember courage, discipline, and sacrifice. Lest we forget.
The union hall will be closed November 11. Our flag will be flown at half-mast in recognition of those who served. We know many of you will also be on duty that day, keeping passengers moving safely. Thank you for your service on the vessels, terminals and yards.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The union hall will be closed November 11. Our flag will be flown at half-mast in recognition of those who served. We know many of you will also be on duty that day, keeping passengers moving safely. Thank you for your service on the vessels, terminals and yards.
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November 8th we honour Indigenous veterans who served at sea, on land and in the air.
November 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
November 8th we honour Indigenous veterans who served at sea, on land and in the air.
Working the car deck isn't just waving cars on and off. It takes training in passenger safety, rescue drills and firefighting. Read how BC Ferries deckhand Krista guides travelers, staying calm when things get busy and keeping people safe every shift.
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Krista’s story: Finding heart and home on the water – BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union
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November 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Working the car deck isn't just waving cars on and off. It takes training in passenger safety, rescue drills and firefighting. Read how BC Ferries deckhand Krista guides travelers, staying calm when things get busy and keeping people safe every shift.
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Photo of the week: Throwback to Chris Ridley’s first day training on the coastal class ferries. Pure excitement and pride in this shot! Thanks for sharing, Chris.
November 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Photo of the week: Throwback to Chris Ridley’s first day training on the coastal class ferries. Pure excitement and pride in this shot! Thanks for sharing, Chris.
Alberta teachers are fighting to protect their right to strike. Workers everywhere have a stake in that. The right to withdraw our labour is fundamental. It keeps bargaining fair and protects safe, respectful workplaces. Solidarity to Alberta teachers. ✊
November 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Alberta teachers are fighting to protect their right to strike. Workers everywhere have a stake in that. The right to withdraw our labour is fundamental. It keeps bargaining fair and protects safe, respectful workplaces. Solidarity to Alberta teachers. ✊
President Eric McNeely, SOC President Chris Klassen, SOC Deck Rep Gurpreet Bajwa and Labour Relations Director Kevin Hall are at the Canadian Ferry Association meeting this week to make sure your voices shape safety, training and operations across the industry. ⛴️📣
November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
President Eric McNeely, SOC President Chris Klassen, SOC Deck Rep Gurpreet Bajwa and Labour Relations Director Kevin Hall are at the Canadian Ferry Association meeting this week to make sure your voices shape safety, training and operations across the industry. ⛴️📣
Happy Halloween from Swartz Bay Tower! 🤠 🐆
October 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Happy Halloween from Swartz Bay Tower! 🤠 🐆