bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 10hA little kindness in a ferry lineup can go a long way. Just ask Rebecca Stephens, who spreads kindness and compassion from her ticket booth in Nanaimo. 💛 Read her story: buff.ly/uEdpwHg 000
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Employers have a legal duty to protect workers. Know your rights and where to get help. 🛡️ buff.ly/YYFKQ4K #WorkerSafety #KnowYourRights #SafeWorkplaces 010
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 05/10/2026When candidates knock on your door, tell them what matters to you, whether it’s affording a home, getting the training to move ahead or feeling safe at work. We keep the coast connected. We deserve to be heard. Let’s make our votes count. 🗳️ buff.ly/1yrQTwh #bcpoli #BCElxn #BCElection #BCVotes 000
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Mandatory arbitration lets employers wait out workers. We've lived it. Bill C-39 could give federally regulated employers the same advantage. Read why we’re want MPs to amend it: buff.ly/Lrx8VFu #CanadianPolitics #Cdnpoli #BCpoli #bclab 015
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Photo of the Week: You never know who you’ll meet on deck. 🐾 Thanks to Omid Omidbakhsh for sending this one in! 011
Reposted by @bcfmwu.bsky.socialSEIU Local 2 @seiulocal2.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Nico Wynd Golf workers in Surrey are on strike! Approximately 30 employees at Nico Wynd Golf in Surrey are on strike over seniority rights, unpaid wages, and harassment, says SEIU Local 2 of the groundskeepers, restaurant servers & cooks, and a pro-shop clerk. @bcfed.bsky.social @seiu.org 033
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Today, we remember the children who never came home from residential schools and honour survivors and their families. 🧡 011
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Every day, we connect Indigenous communities along our coast. We're wearing orange to stand with them for National Truth and Reconciliation Day. 🧡 002
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Photo of the Week: Spirit of Vancouver Island C Watch puts its rescue boat training into action after dark. Thanks to Lucas McLean for sharing this great shot of the skill and teamwork behind every safe sailing. 💪 021
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Every sailing depends on the skill, experience and judgment of ferry workers, on deck, in the engine room, at terminals and behind the scenes. This World Maritime Day, we recognize every member who brings their skills and passion to work, every day. ⚓🌍 011
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 23/09/2026“Even the captain is only one part of the team. Without the people around you, you cannot be successful.” After 26 years with #BCFerries, Stojan Perisic knows that no one succeeds alone: buff.ly/EqxNtfx #bclab 011
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 22/09/2026BC Ferries says better service is the result of workers, not management. But members have been waiting almost a year for a collective agreement while management got wage increases. ⏳buff.ly“It didn’t happen by management” – BC Ferry & Marine Workers' UnionPlease enter your email and password below to login to your account. 011
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 18/09/2026📣 Local 3 members, your next general meeting is Thursday, September 24, with sessions from 1 to 2:30 pm and 3 to 4:30 pm. Come get informed, ask questions and have your say! 011
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 16/09/2026📸 Photo of the week: A little engine trouble back in April couldn’t keep the Queen down. After a stressful morning of repairs by our members, the Queen of Surrey heads from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo. Thanks to Jay Moore for the photo! 111
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Local 11 marked Labour Day with good food, great company (including retired member Clive Quigley on guitar) and our union truck front and centre. 🚙 Thanks to everyone who celebrated Labour Day and honoured the workers who fought for the rights we have today. 011
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 15/09/2026We’re incredibly proud of our members aboard the Spirit of British Columbia and Coastal Renaissance whose skill and quick action rescued two boaters Sunday. Another reminder of the vital work ferry workers do to keep our coast safe. 🛟👏 011
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 11/09/2026“The union isn’t some office somewhere. It’s every member and every worker.” President Eric McNeely has always believed that if you want things to change, you get involved. Read his story here: buff.ly/phNn6CR #bclab 011
Reposted by @bcfmwu.bsky.socialiPolitics @ipolitics.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Building ferries in B.C. would help in battle against U.S. tariffs: report #cdnpoli #ipoliticsdlvr.itBuilding ferries in B.C. would help in battle against U.S. tariffs: reportA coalition of unions and industry leaders commissioned the report, which appears 15 months after BC Ferries announced it had contracted a shipyard owned by the Chinese government to build four major vessels at a cost that's yet to be disclosed. 085
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 10/09/2026A new report shows what B.C. is losing, and what it'll take to build the next ferries here. Building four new ferries in Canada would add $1.5 billion to our GDP, create over 10,000 person-years of employment and generate $413 million in government revenue. Read the report at buildthemhere.ca 🛳️ 000
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Last week, we launched the Build Them Here coalition, bringing unions together to fight for ferries made in B.C. This week, we’re releasing a new economic report showing why we should build them here and what it will take to make it happen. Stay tuned. 🛳️ #bcpoli 000
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Labour Day belongs to workers. ✊ Today we honour everyone who fought for fair pay, safer workplaces and a voice on the job, and everyone carrying that work forward. To every BCFMWU member working today: We see you. Thank you. ⛴️ #bclab 000
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Our members will be hard at work through the last long weekend of summer. We see you and appreciate you: buff.ly/uEnIXjW ✊⛴️ 000
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Your elected union leadership is meeting next week to work through issues members are facing and setting priorities for the work ahead. Got something on your mind? Let your local or component president know so they can bring it to the table. ✊ 020
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 02/09/2026We’ve been asked to buy Canadian at the grocery store. Why doesn't the same apply to ferries? 🎙️ Listen to President Eric McNeely on CFAX this morning. #BuildThemHereyoutube.comNo time to waste on making ferry vessel manufacturing a reality in B.C.: unions #BCpoliYouTube video by CFAX 1070 012
Reposted by @bcfmwu.bsky.socialCanadian Labour @canadianlabour.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Canada is at its strongest when workers have the power to speak up, organize, and stand up for their rights. This upcoming #LabourDay, we're calling on the government to protect the rights that make stronger workplaces and a stronger Canada possible. 1104
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Photo of the Week: When you spot a familiar face on the other ferry. 👋😂 Thanks to Andrew Glen for sending us this very West Coast workplace moment! ⛴️ 011
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Yesterday, we stood with B.C. unions and launched the Build Them Here campaign. Take action today at buildthemhere.ca ⛴️🍁 #buildthemhere #bcpoli #bcferries 011
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 31/08/2026The four ferries BC Ferries are building in China won’t be the last ferries we need. We need a plan to build the next ferries we need here, with Canadian parts, made by Canadian workers. #buildthemhere #bcpoli #bclab 041
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Photo of the week: A fiery sky, a red moon and two beautiful views from the #BarnstonIsland ferry. 🌙 Thanks to Captain Vasil Gutsuliak for sending these in! #SurreyBC 031
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Ottawa has announced $32 million for ferry infrastructure in Eastern Canada. B.C. has been asking for fair federal ferry funding for almost 50 years. Our ferries are our highway. It’s time we got our fair share.bcfmwu.comIt’s time we got our fair share – BC Ferry & Marine Workers' UnionPlease enter your email and password below to login to your account. 000
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Photo of the week: Coming in! ⛴️ The Salish Raven heads for Berth 2, captured by Cy Lee. 📸 000
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Short staffing, overtime, shiftwork and irregular schedules can contribute to fatigue, a serious workplace safety issue. Know your rights and when to talk to your union: buff.ly/eIszZgZ#bclab 000
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 19/08/2026We stand with transit workers across B.C. taking job action this week for better wages and working conditions. ✊ 000
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Hullo members, this one’s for you! 👋 Join us Monday, August 24 to talk about your collective agreement, what happens next and the questions that matter to you. 📩 Check your email or the member website for town hall details. 000
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Photo of the week 📸 A beautiful evening on the coast, captured by BCFMWU member Samantha Waagenaar. 000
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 13/08/2026When Amit Kotwal came to Canada, he had to start his marine career all over again. Today, he works the Brentwood Bay route, helping passengers, supporting his crew and keeping communities connected: buff.ly/N6J4VI3 000
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Happy retirement to Kathy Martell from Local 11! Thanks to Lezlie for sharing this one with us. 000
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 12/08/2026We love these snaps from this year’s Nanaimo Silly Boat Regatta! Way to go team BCFMWU! 🚣🌊 Photos by Dirk Heydemann 📸 011
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the devastating wildfires across B.C., and with the workers keeping communities and essential services running. ❤️ Wildfire smoke can travel long distances. If it reaches your workplace, know the risks and how to stay safe.bcfmwu.comWildfire smoke: Staying safe at work – BC Ferry & Marine Workers' UnionPlease enter your email and password below to login to your account. 011
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Leading a local isn't easy. Learn more about the members who step up to represent you every day: buff.ly/hr1zYAn 💙 011
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Good conversations lead to better decisions. Yesterday President Eric McNeely, Captain Chris Klassen and Second Vice-President Dave Lines met with MLAs Kiel Giddens and Gavin Dew to discuss ferry workers' priorities, including building ferries in B.C., public accountability and workplace safety. 000
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 06/08/2026We had an incredible time marching in the Vancouver Pride Parade last weekend! 🌈Thank you to everyone who walked with us, cheered us on and helped celebrate the power of solidarity and inclusion. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #VancouverPride #UnionStrong #Solidarity 021
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 03/08/2026A big thank you to the workers helping keep B.C. connected today. If you're travelling, please be patient. Our members are working hard to get everyone where they need to go safely. Have a wonderful long weekend! 🌊☀️ 011
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Photo of the week: Sunrise over the Renaissance, captured from the Spirit of Vancouver Island by Mario del Campo. 012
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 29/07/2026You have the right to refuse unsafe work. ⚠️ Here's what the law says, what to do if you think work is unsafe and where to get help.bcfmwu.comYou have the right to refuse unsafe work – BC Ferry & Marine Workers' UnionPlease enter your email and password below to login to your account. 011
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 27/07/2026A new report says it's time to treat mental health at work just like physical safety. Read what it means for ferry and marine workers, and where to find support if you need it: buff.ly/iERw0YK 💙 000
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 24/07/2026We know the coast better than most! Members, share your best coastal wildlife photo with us by September 11 for a chance to win. Details and contest rules are on the members-only section of our website. 🦅🐋🦭 011
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Photo of the Week: Meet Stephen Hawking, caught keeping a close eye on Departure Bay by Rob Marshall. 🦅 011
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Question about your collective agreement? Attending a meeting with a supervisor? Something at work just doesn't seem right? Your shop steward is your first call. 🆘 🙋bcfmwu.comYour first call when something goes wrong – BC Ferry & Marine Workers' UnionPlease enter your email and password below to login to your account. 000
bcfmwu.bsky.social @bcfmwu.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Thank you to the #Nanaimo Sikh Temple for the warm welcome and recognition of our advocacy on behalf of bearded workers. It was an honour to join you. We're proud to stand with all the workers and communities that make B.C. stronger. 💚 011
