Hullo Ferries workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike. According to the BC Ferries and Marine Workers’ Union, 91 per cent of workers voted for job action over the weekend.
“This result shows just how united Hullo workers are,” said Eric McNeely, president of the BCFMWU. “They know their worth and they’re ready to fight for it.”
The vote was triggered after the ferry operator declared an impasse in bargaining, as the union sought better wages, predictable schedules and job security. Workers have been on the job for nearly a year without a contract.
“Our members want to keep serving passengers under conditions that respect the skill and training their jobs demand,” said McNeely. “Ferry travel requires moving people safely through terminals, navigating busy shipping lanes, safety drills, emergency response and ship maintenance to ensure hundreds of people get across the strait safely every day. That professionalism deserves respect in their first agreement.”
The union says a meeting on Wednesday night will help guide next steps.
