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Union representing Alaska ferry captains threatens strike as negotiations drag on
http://www.adn.com/article/20140827/union-representing-alaska-ferry-captains-threatens-strike-negotiations-dragUnion representing Alaska ferry captains threatens strike as negotiations drag on
Pat Forgey
August 27, 2014
JUNEAU -- State ferry unions are working without contracts as the Parnell administration tries to push down what it says are some generous wages in the Alaska Marine Highway System.
Tuesday, one ferry union's members approved a tentative contract, another was talking strike and a third was still in negotiations.
The focus currently is on the union that represents ferry captains and other top officers, the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots. Its members voted down a tentative contract this month.
Union representative Ron Bressette said the MMP has had to set a deadline of Thursday by which to get an agreement with the state, but not necessarily on a contract. At this point they're trying to agree on future negotiations, he said, including possible binding arbitration.