The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has reached a tentative agreement with the Canadian Merchant Service Guild. This agreement is subject to ratification by the province’s ferry captains. The agreement covers the period of 2012 to 2020.

Given the Ferry Captains have been without an agreement since 2012, the tentative agreement attempts to bring Captains’ benefits and wages in line with other public sector workers in the province. The Canadian Merchant Service Guild will be presenting the tentative agreement to its membership in the coming weeks.

Specific details on the changes to the current agreement will be released subject to successful ratification.

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“This deal recognizes the importance ferry captains play in the public service while at the same time balancing the serious fiscal challenges of the province. I want to take the opportunity to thank both bargaining units for their dedication to seeing this situation resolved and I look forward to a successful ratification process.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
President of Treasury Board

“The past few weeks have been quite stressful for the people who rely on the ferry service for travel to and from their community. I thank them for their patience as we worked to resolve this disruption and thank all marine staff for providing the essential service schedule and accommodating travellers.”
Honourable Derrick Bragg
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

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Learn more
Public Advisory: Regular Schedules Returning to Ferry Routes Impacted by Labour Disruption

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