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[Nparker]

Both spirits are in service now, I think?

Vodka & gin? Whisky & rum?

[Mike K.]

Off topic alert.

[Mike K.]

A fuel surcharge has reappeared. It equates to $1.15 for a vehicle and driver, plus 25 cents per additional adult passenger.

The surcharge is being applied to most routes at a rate of 1.5%. It comes into effect June 1st.

[LJ]

I thought the newer vessels could run on LNG, why would that need a surcharge?

[DustMagnet]

“Despite fuel switching and other initiatives to burn fuel more efficiently, a fuel surcharge is now necessary. Fuel is our second largest expense. We know that the affordability of travel is important to our customers, and we will continue to take measures to reduce our fuel consumption further through the introduction of diesel electric battery hybrid vessels.” - https://www.vicnews....fuel-surcharge/

[Victoria Watcher]

and their largest expense is salaries. time for more volunteers at the terminal.

[Jackerbie]

^ I have significant doubts that terminal staff salaries are the issue

[Benezet]

and their largest expense is salaries. time for more volunteers at the terminal.

“More” volunteers? It’s a Union shop, so I’m surprised to hear there are volunteer workers present. Details, please.

[tjv]

^ I have significant doubts that terminal staff salaries are the issue

Uh, what does a cashier or a burger flipper make there?  About double what the private sector does, more when you include their benefits, pensions, etc which don't exist down the street at xxx Restaurant

[Rob Randall]

^That teen at Burger King is not certified to load your ass into a lifeboat.

[lanforod]

^That teen at Burger King is not certified to load your ass into a lifeboat.

 

There isn't a need for that at the terminal.

[Jackerbie]

Uh, what does a cashier or a burger flipper make there?  About double what the private sector does, more when you include their benefits, pensions, etc which don't exist down the street at xxx Restaurant

 

I'd be more concerned with the top brass, myself

[SamCB]

Unionized BCF employee wages are in the BCFMWU collective agreement here: http://www.bcfmwu.co...oct_31_2020.pdf

Looks like terminal workers make about $26/hr (plus 35-50% additional cost to the employer for benefits and pension).

[thundergun]

Unionized BCF employee wages are in the BCFMWU collective agreement here: http://www.bcfmwu.co...oct_31_2020.pdf

Looks like terminal workers make about $26/hr (plus 35-50% additional cost to the employer for benefits and pension).

 

Typically benefits (which includes pension costs) are closer to 25% for public sector (and related) entities. 

[Victoria Watcher]

so terminal workers make double what private sector equivalents make.

[thundergun]

Where did you get the 35-50% figure from?

[Victoria Watcher]

It costs an employer about 35% of an employee’s salary in additional (non-cash) compensation: health, dental, life insurance, Canada Pension Plan and employment insurance contributions, cost of statutory holidays and sick days.

 

 

https://www.benefits...st-salary-67226

[tjv]

I'd be more concerned with the top brass, myself

CEO made 563k per year including bonuses.  Compared in the private sector to run a $900 million company that is very low

[thundergun]

 

so terminal workers make double what private sector equivalents make.

 

 

https://www.benefits...st-salary-67226

 

I wouldn't make such bold statements based on questionable information from a generic and partial site.

[Victoria Watcher]

Industry Passenger transportation services

Established in Canada 1960

Major Canadian hiring locations Comox BC, Richmond BC, Vancouver BC, Prince Rupert BC, Victoria BC, Courtenay BC, Nanaimo BC, West Vancouver BC, Salt Spring Island BC

Full-time employees in Canada 3,508 Part-time employees in Canada 1,194

 

Long-term savings defined-benefit (DB) pension

 

Health plan premium as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums

 

Alternative work options flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week, telecommuting, earned days off program

 

Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

 

Employee performance reviews employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months

 

In-house training initiatives apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, leadership training, mentoring

 

Related tuition subsidies employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year 

 

https://content.elut...-ferry-services

 

• BC Ferries offers financial support to assist employees on their health and fitness journey through a dedicated reimbursement program, which has helped subsidize the cost of gym memberships, golf lessons and bicycles, as well as employee-organized initiatives such as the Grouse Grind challenge, multiple marathons and races, and the creation of an in-office meditation area

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 17 May 2019 - 03:05 PM.