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- 1Sick-out by engine room workers snarls Puget Sound ferries●Engine room workers called out sick Monday, causing a near shutdown of ferries serving Washington's Puget Sound region.
Engine room workers at Washington State Ferries called out sick Monday, nearly halting ferry service across Puget Sound and disrupting commutes between Seattle-area communities. Washington State Ferries, the largest ferry system in the United States, has faced staffing shortages and labor tensions in recent years, and the sick-out left travelers across the water scrambling for alternatives.
- 2Internet outage at Anacortes Ferry Terminal causes Puget Sound delays▼Internet is out at Anacortes Ferry Terminal, with delays throughout the Sound
Washington State Ferries' Anacortes Ferry Terminal has lost internet connectivity, prompting travel delays across the Puget Sound ferry system. The disruption is affecting sailing schedules throughout the Sound as crews work without the terminal's network connection. Travelers are advised to expect delays and check for updates before heading to the terminal.
- 3Seattle ferry crew call-outs disrupt service in possible 'silent strike'▼Seattle ferry crew call-outs cause major disruptions in potential "silent strike"
Ferry crews in Seattle are calling out of shifts in large numbers, causing major disruptions to Washington State Ferries service. The wave of absences is being described as a potential 'silent strike', though it is not clear whether the call-outs are coordinated or a formal labor action is underway.
- 4Major increase in vessel traffic through the Salish Sea▼New analysis reveals major increase in vessel traffic through the Salish Sea
A new analysis finds a major increase in vessel traffic through the Salish Sea, the waterway spanning Washington State and British Columbia that includes the San Juan Islands. The finding is drawing attention in local island outlets, where residents track shipping, ferry and whale-watching traffic because of its effects on noise, safety and endangered southern resident killer whales.
- 5Engine room workers strike disrupts Washington State Ferries▼Engine room workers strike on WA ferries causes service disruptions Monday
Engine room workers at Washington State Ferries walked off the job Monday, forcing service disruptions across routes in the Puget Sound region. The strike has left commuters facing delays and cancellations as the ferry system scrambles to adjust schedules while talks between the union and the ferry operator continue over working conditions.
- 6Sickout devastates Washington state ferry system●Sickout devastates WA ferry system; Ferguson urges workers to return Tuesday
A mass sickout by ferry workers has devastated Washington State's ferry system, disrupting service across Puget Sound routes. Attorney General Bob Ferguson urged workers to return to their jobs on Tuesday as the labor action left ferries sidelined and stranded travelers. The dispute's underlying cause remains unstated in available reports.