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B.C. government appoints special mediator in Kootenay Lake ferry strike

The B.C. Government appointed mediator Vince Ready to address the Kootenay Lake ferry dispute, responding to a request from the B.C. General Employees Union.
Minister of Labour Jennifer Whiteside stated that if a settlement is not reached within 14 days, Ready will provide recommendations for resolution.
Union president Paul Finch indicated that workers want to return to work under a fair agreement after engaging in job action since October.
BCGEU expressed pleasure at Ready's appointment, stating that it is in the best interest of both parties to consider his recommendations.

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grandforksgazette.ca

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B.C. appoints Vince Ready as special mediator in Kootenay Lake ferry dispute

A mediator was appointed at the request of the General Employees Union

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Vancouver Sun

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Mediator Vince Ready called in to solve Kootenay ferry labour dispute

Veteran mediator Vince Ready has been called in to resolve a labour dispute that has left the Kootenay Lake ferry running on essential service-only since last fall.

2 days ago·Vancouver, Canada

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CBC News

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B.C. government appoints special mediator in Kootenay Lake ferry strike

The B.C. government has appointed a special mediator in a bid to resolve a months-long labour dispute that has left the residents of numerous small communities around Kootenay lake frustrated and, at times, stranded.

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Special mediator called in over Kootenay Lake Ferry dispute in B.C.

British Columbia's government has called in a special mediator to try and solve a months-long labour dispute impacting the Kootenay Lake ferry.

2 days ago·Hamilton, Canada

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Special mediator called in over Kootenay Lake Ferry dispute in B.C. - Talent Canada

British Columbia’s government has called in a special mediator to try and solve a months-long labour dispute impacting the Kootenay Lake ferry. Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside says in a statement that veteran mediator Vince Ready will work with operator Western Pacific Marine and the B.C. General Employees’ Union to come to a settlement. If one is not reached within 14 days, Ready will issue recommendations to the minister and both parties. U…

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