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Union files labour complaint against BC Ferries over extra benefits

Claims BC Ferries provided benefits outside contract, defamed union after union became aware
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The B.C. Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union filed a complaint against BC Ferries through the B.C. Labour Relations Board on Dec. 14, alleging BC Ferries was providing union members with a “substantial benefit” that wasn’t contained in the collective agreement, specifically housing and accommodation in remote communities. (News Bulletin file photo)

The union representing ferry workers has filed an unfair labour practice complaint against BC Ferries, saying the company tried to lower the union’s reputation among members.

The B.C. Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union filed the complaint through the B.C. Labour Relations Board on Dec. 14, according to an email on behalf of their lawyer Colin Gusikoski at Victory Square Law Office.

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Lauren Collins

About the Author: Lauren Collins

I'm a provincial reporter for Black Press Media's national team, after my journalism career took me across B.C. since I was 19 years old.
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