April 28, 2024

Ferry workers get new union boss

The BC Ferry and Marine Workers’ Union has a new President.

Incumbent Richard Goode losing his spot to Chris Abbott.

The new boss says his first order of business is getting members re-engaged, “We have to get our bargaining so it’s on a level playing field, and not having legislation that claims it prevails over our constitutional rights.”

Abbott’s job comes with a term of three years.

CKNW Vancouver News

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