Hullo Ferries says it has filed for mediation with the BC Labour Relations Board to help with negotiating its first collective agreement, which the union says is a stall tactic during a busy sailing season.

In a statement on Friday, Hullo Ferries says it filed for mediation “to support ongoing negotiations toward reaching a first collective agreement with our union partner.”

“We remain confident that a fair and constructive agreement will be reached through good faith bargaining with mediation assistance. Our commitment to our team, our passengers, and the communities we connect remains our highest priority.”

The announcement comes after the BC Ferry and Marine Workers Union (BCFMWU) released results of its strike vote earlier this week, showing 91 per cent of Hullo workers in favour of

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