Tag: ferry strike

End of Alaska ferry strike nears as union asks members to ratify deal

by Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Aug 2, 2019 | Syndicated | 0

A tentative deal between a striking ferry union and the state could see the Alaska Marine Highway System up and running soon. The IBU’s strike has paralyzed the ferry system since July 24.

IBU strike shuts down Alaska ferries

by Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Jul 24, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated | 0

There’s confusion and disappointment at Alaska’s marine terminals after a strike shut down the state ferry system. A contract dispute with the largest union resulted in the first ferry strike since 1977.