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- Washington State Ferries cancelled three routes after 23 engine-room employees called out sick on Oct. 5, 2026.
- Only five of the agency’s 18 ferries operated, creating wait times exceeding two hours at terminals.
- Governor Bob Ferguson met with WSF and MEBA leaders and demanded all vessels be fully operational by the next morning.
- MEBA said WSF cut crews to the legal minimum, forcing engineers into abusive overtime and highlighting wage gaps.
