The Kootenay Lake ferries have resumed normal winter service. (B.C. Government)
Nelson Star Staff March 24 2005
The ferry won’t sail if crew are required to work overtime
The Kootenay Lake ferry has resumed normal service for the first time in months after the union ended its strike action in favour of an overtime ban.
Western Pacific Marine, which operates the ferry, said in a March 20 update that the ferry is now operating on its regular winter schedule. The change comes after the B.C. General Employees Union elected to end reduced service for the route, but will still control the crew’s hours.
If overtime is required, the ferry won’t sail. That was the case March 20 when four sailings were cancelled between the Balfour and Kootenay Bay terminals.
