The licensed captains and officers who navigate Alaska Marine Highway System vessels have rejected a tentative contract agreement with the state.
The International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots voted down the proposal by mail-in ballot. Union representative Ron Bressette says the votes were counted last week. MMP represents about 100 ferry workers, including captains, chief, second and third mates, and pilots.
The other two unions representing Alaska ferry workers also have tentative agreements pending. The Inland Boatmen’s Union of the Pacific will tally its members’ votes Aug. 26. The Marine Engineers Beneficial Association has not yet mailed ballots to its members.