Mark your calendars: Local 11 meets next Friday March 6 on Denman Island. Thank you to the members who volunteer their time to organize and attend local meetings. Strong locals build a strong union. 💪⚓

Photo of the week 📸 Spirit of family and fun at Swartz Bay, Local 1. ⚓ Thanks to Pee-Jay G. Magpantay for capturing the crew!

Bullying has no place at work. Period. On Pink Shirt Day and every day, we stand up for each other. 💗⚓

Pink Shirt Day is more than a colour. 💗 It’s about dignity, safety and respect at work. Read what it means for union members and what you can do if you’re facing bullying. ⚓ buff.ly/KR1vcyy #bclab

Got a problem at work? Don’t sit on it. Your shop steward and local president are your first call. They’re there to answer questions, raise issues and back you up. 💪⚓

Your union's provincial executive meets next week at the union hall. ⚓ Your local presidents step away from work and family every month to represent you and bring your issues to the table. Got something to raise? Let them know before they head in. ✊

Photo of the week: Thanks to Andrew Pfeffer for this shot of the Coastal Celebration departing Vancouver dry dock, escorted by Seaspan Raptor, with the SeaBus in the background. ⚓📸

Southern Gulf Islands locals 7 and 20 are meeting this Friday. 📣⚓ Check your email or the website for details. Show up. Stay informed. Your voice matters. ✊

Your BC Ferries bargaining committee met Thursday and Friday at the union hall to review your survey feedback and comments. Member priorities. Member power. ⚓🔥 #bclab

Happy family day long weekend, however your family looks. To everyone working the long weekend, thank you for keeping people connected. 🐶🐱👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

In every weather, through long shifts and by bargaining for our rights, ferry workers stand together. Union strong. ⚓ Happy Valentine’s Day from your union. ❤️

The union hall will be closed Monday for Family Day. Support is still available through your local or component president. Thank you to the ferry workers keeping things moving this long weekend. 👉 buff.ly/3iaNKJD

Hey BC Ferries component union members: have you filled out our bargaining survey? Deadline is 6 pm, end of day today, Tuesday February 10. ✍️⏰

Hey BC Ferries union members: check your email for an important bargaining update and survey. Give us your input by 6 pm, Tuesday February 10. 📬⏰

A cold, wet and windy weekend predicted ahead. Thanks to our members working through it and a reminder to take care out there. Dress warm, wear your gear and look out for each other. Your work matters. We see you! And remember to check your mailbox for bargaining updates. 📧

Big thanks to Local 6 President Tony Goes for sharing these great shots. You've got a great eye Tony. We’re lucky to live and work in such a beautiful place. 🌅🌊

Before ferries and terminals, Black settlers arrived on our coast by ship in 1858. Black History Month is a good time to check out Black Routes, Black Roots exhibit on now at the Maritime Museum of British Columbia in Victoria. 📍🌊

Ferry crews are losing coffee and basic amenities at worksites while major projects run millions over budget, raising serious questions about BC Ferries’ stewardship of our ferry system: buff.ly/ipHKJNP #bcpoli #bclab

Local 1 meets Friday, February 6. Local meetings are where members ask questions, share concerns and shape the work of the union. Check your email or our website for details. Plan to be there! 📅

Did you catch President Eric McNeely chatting to CFAX about BC Ferries' accountability structure and what it means for communities? Tune in! 👂

📷 Photo of the week: Thanks to Tracy Goyer for sending in this great picture of Horseshoe Bay B Watch ticketing! 🎫

Local 2 meets Thursday, February 5, at our union hall. Check your email or our website for details. Participation makes our union strong! 💪

Who's really in charge at BC Ferries? President Eric McNeely takes a closer look at the governance model behind our coastal ferry system: buff.ly/ux8s8TY #bcpoli #bclab

Fog so thick the terminals vanished. The only reason we kept moving was skilled crew making good decisions in bad conditions. That work is worth protecting. 💪⚓️✊ Thanks to Ryan Vertegaal for sending in these pics of the Queen of Cowichan shrouded in fog. 📸😶‍🌫️

Have something on your mind heading into 2026? Talk to your local president or drop us a line. Your union executive meets next week in Nanaimo and member priorities matter. The latest available minutes are on our website. 💬 💪

Photo of the Week: Thanks to Doug Lumley, 3rd Engineer on the Queen of Cumberland, for sending in these photos from Esquimalt Dry Dock during the vessel’s 3/4 life refit.

Affordability is now the number one issue for Canadian workers. When living costs rise faster than wages, recruitment, retention and safety take the hit: buff.ly/CT5C3Jl 📈#bcpoli #bclab

Local 17 meets Tuesday, January 20 in Comox. Local meetings are where members ask questions, share concerns and shape the work of the union. Check your inbox or our website for details. Plan to be there! 📅

Photo of the week from Barnston Island ferry, where our newest members work. A small crew doing important work every day. Welcome aboard! Thanks to Vasil Gutsuliak for submitting. 📷

Our Build Them Here campaign keeps growing with strong endorsements and support from B.C. unions. Shipbuilding creates skilled jobs, strengthens our economy and keeps public dollars working at home.

This Thursday! Local 4 meets in Vancouver and online at 11 am. Check your email and our website for details. 📅

Across Canada, unions with full bargaining rights, including the right to take job action, are winning the biggest wage gains in a decade. Our members deserve the same respect and the same ability to bargain fairly. 💪 www.bcfmwu.com/news/unions-...

Our online treasure hunt is back! Check the latest issue of Assembly Stations or the website for you chance to win one of four $100 gift cards! 💰

Photo of the week: Ringing in the new year with this beautiful photo of sunrise over Nanaimo harbour. Thanks to John Swift for sharing! 🌅

Ice, poor visibility and fatigue increase risk on board and at terminals. Know the hazards and your rights. Read our winter safety reminder. ⚠️

A reminder from our union's mental health committee: change doesn’t have to be perfect. Here's to taking care of yourself in 2026! 🎆 buff.ly/9RGDRGj

Solidarity with B.C. paramedics, dispatchers and call takers following stalled bargaining talks. Fair negotiations start with respect for workers. 🤝

New year, same crews keeping B.C. moving. Thanks to everyone working the holidays as we sail into 2026. ✨

From all of us to all of you, thank you for the work you do connecting families this holiday season. ❤️

How much do we love this miniature west coast display at Departure Bay terminal? 🌊 This handcrafted holiday diorama was built by Rob Marshall, with help from the team at the terminal. A huge thanks to Rob for sharing! Impressive team effort folks. 👏

Holiday spirit filled the Atrium this season. ❄️ The pay office painted a winter scene and the customer service centre made Christmas tree shapes from paper snowflakes. Along the window sill, gifts were collected for residents of a seniors’ care home. Well done, all! 👏

We've loved seeing your holiday faces! Thanks to Michael Charles in Nanaimo for sending in this holiday selfie and Megan Mitchell for this festive selfie from the Prince Rupert terminal! 🎄☃️

Holidays can be joyful, and stressful. From our mental health committee, tips to take care of yourself and the people you love this season 👉 www.bcfmwu.com/news/having-...

🎄 We know many of you will be working hard over the holidays connecting our communities. Operations at the union hall will be scaled back December 22 to January 2, union staff will be on standby and support will still be there when you need it. www.bcfmwu.com/news/holiday...

You're a green one, Mary Collier. This picture of Queen of Coquitlam's second steward swells hearts three times their size!🎄💚

Owen Eshelby, CSA on the Northern Expedition (B watch), bringing pure Santa energy to the Strait. Ho ho ho!🎅🚢

We love this little tree that Kaitlyn Clark put up in the engine room on the Queen Of Coquitlam.🎄💙

Justin from the Salish Eagle is bringing the holiday spirit to Route 9. The baggage van’s rocking a bow with Santa riding shotgun. Thanks for spreading the holiday cheer Justin! 🎅🚐 🎀

Our provincial executive met Wednesday at the union hall in Nanaimo. Local 10 President Hayley Walker and Local 2 President Carissa Lentz brought the festive vibes. 🎄 A huge thank you to all our local presidents. Nothing in our union works without them. #bclab

From custom equipment jobs to repairing ripped seats, Christine’s work touches every vessel in our fleet.🧵⚓She’s one of four upholsterers keeping our ships in shape. Meet the woman behind the craft.