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B.C. Unions Coordinate to Press Province to Make Future Ferries Locally - Northern Sentinel
More than 10 unions say local ferry construction is needed to protect thousands of shipbuilding jobs and support long-term industry investment.
- On Monday, representatives from more than 10 unions held a news conference in Delta to pressure the Crown corporation, BC Ferries, to build future vessels locally.
- BC Ferries announced the decision to build four ferries in China one year ago, with Premier David Eby stating the cost elsewhere would have exceeded at least $1 billion more.
- Brynn Bourke of the BC Building Trades argues the economy loses money sent overseas, while Seaspan cited a "competitive disadvantage" for declining to bid on the contract.
- BC Ferries stated that building local capacity requires government and industry investment, while the Transportation and Transit Ministry pointed to growth efforts without committing to mandate local construction.
- Scott Lunny of United Steelworkers District 3 is developing a report urging the provincial government to coordinate stakeholders and establish a long-term shipbuilding strategy for the province.
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Labour unions launch campaign calling for future B.C. Ferries vessels to be built in the province
A coalition of 17 organizations, which it says represents more than 7,000 workers in B.C.’s marine and related industries, is calling on BC Ferries to commit to building future vessels in the province.
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B.C. unions coordinate to press province to make future ferries locally - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Several trade unions want action taken to ensure the future health of B.C. shipbuilding — including a commitment from BC Ferries to build its next fleet locally. Upset with last year’s decision to build four ferries at a Chinese state-owned shipyard, representatives from more than 10 unions held a Monday news conference in Delta to pressure the Crown corporation. “One year ago, BC Ferries announced their decision to build four ferries in China,”…
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