WA Ferries Cancel Multiple Sailings Due to Widespread Crew Shortages

Sickout devastates Washington ferry system; Ferguson urges workers to return Tuesday

The workers’ union says it didn’t coordinate the sickout that led to mass cancellations and took most of the vessels out of the water.

Commute chaos as Washington State Ferries cancels dozens of runs as workers out sick

Numerous Washington state ferry sailings were canceled Monday as many workers called in sick and their replacements declined to fill in for them, according to state officials. Thirteen of the ferry system’s 18 vessels transporting travelers and commuters across Puget Sound were out of commission Monday morning, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. The Seattle-Bainbridge Island, Edmonds-Kingston, Fauntleroy-Vashon Islan…

Anacortes/San Juan Islands ferry routes reduced due to employees calling in sick

ANACORTES — Ferry service between Anacortes and the San Juan Islands was reduced Monday after 23 Washington State Ferries engine room employees throughout the region called in sick.

Engine room 'sick-out' over wages causes major Washington State Ferries cancellations, disruptions

Washington State Ferries said Monday morning that routes may be out of service due to a "lack of qualified crew."

State ferries cancels dozens of runs as workers call out sick

Numerous Washington state ferry sailings were canceled Monday as many workers called in sick and their replacements declined to fill in for them, according to state officials.

Vashon triangle route suspended; WSF cites ‘shortage of crew’

Commuter students were sent home from Fauntleroy, and Vashon Pharmacy could not open. South-end ferry service may also stop after the 12:10 p.m. sailing.