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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. ⛴️⌚❤️
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!
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
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.
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.
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! 🤠 🐆
Happy Halloween from Otter Bay! 🦦🎃
October 31, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Happy Halloween from Otter Bay! 🦦🎃
Happy Halloween from Local 4 Horseshoe Bay! 🍬👻
October 31, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Happy Halloween from Local 4 Horseshoe Bay! 🍬👻
Happy Halloween to all our members and passengers. Have fun and stay safe out there! 🍬🦇
October 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Happy Halloween to all our members and passengers. Have fun and stay safe out there! 🍬🦇
Photo of the week: Tsawwassen ticket agent Punam Moudgill keeps things moving with a smile! Keep sharing your workday moments with us, we love seeing them!
October 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Photo of the week: Tsawwassen ticket agent Punam Moudgill keeps things moving with a smile! Keep sharing your workday moments with us, we love seeing them!
We CAN build them here. All we need is political will. Send a letter to your MLA today: buildthemhere.ca✍️
October 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We CAN build them here. All we need is political will. Send a letter to your MLA today: buildthemhere.ca✍️
After 8 weeks on strike, BCGEU members have a tentative agreement and the PEA has a return-to-work agreement. Congrats! Your determination and solidarity have been inspiring. Thanks to all our members who showed up in support. This is what solidarity looks like. ✊
October 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
After 8 weeks on strike, BCGEU members have a tentative agreement and the PEA has a return-to-work agreement. Congrats! Your determination and solidarity have been inspiring. Thanks to all our members who showed up in support. This is what solidarity looks like. ✊
Photo of the week: Greetings from Swartz Bay! Thanks to Trevor Pelter for submitting this one. Keep them coming, we love seeing your smiling faces.
October 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Photo of the week: Greetings from Swartz Bay! Thanks to Trevor Pelter for submitting this one. Keep them coming, we love seeing your smiling faces.
💬 Bargaining FAQ: Why does contract language matter so much? Because a promise can be broken, but a clause can be enforced. Clear contract language protects members now and into the future: buff.ly/SHa7GJn ✍️
October 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
💬 Bargaining FAQ: Why does contract language matter so much? Because a promise can be broken, but a clause can be enforced. Clear contract language protects members now and into the future: buff.ly/SHa7GJn ✍️
Local 10 President Hayley Walker got into the Halloween spirit with a costume that stole the show at our recent provincial executive meeting. We love seeing our members bring the fun. Send us your Halloween pics and we’ll share our favourites! #UnionStrong #HalloweenAtWork 🎃
October 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Local 10 President Hayley Walker got into the Halloween spirit with a costume that stole the show at our recent provincial executive meeting. We love seeing our members bring the fun. Send us your Halloween pics and we’ll share our favourites! #UnionStrong #HalloweenAtWork 🎃
Photo of the week 📸 We love this selfie sent in by Seb Mardis and coxswain Bryant Marshall from Local 2. Keep sending us your pictures, we love seeing them!
October 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Photo of the week 📸 We love this selfie sent in by Seb Mardis and coxswain Bryant Marshall from Local 2. Keep sending us your pictures, we love seeing them!