Union gives notice to expand strike to 2 B.C. cable ferries [Video]

The union representing cable ferry workers serving British Columbia’s Kootenay region has issued 24-hour notice of plans to expand strike action to two routes that have been the subject of growing concern.

The move would expand the strike to the Harrop and Glade ferries, effective at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6.

According to an Essential Service Order from the B.C. Labour Relations Board, under strike action service on the Harrop-Procter ferry would be cut to eight round trips daily, while the Glade route would be cut to 16 round trips.

The B.C. General Employees’ Union represents ferry workers who have been on strike since Nov. 3 in a dispute with employer Western Pacific Marine.

Western Pacific Marine general manager Odai Sirri said the company and union met Thursday and discussions are ongoing, with company officials reaching out to the communities today to prepare logistics in the event of service reductions.

Sirri …