Union says BC Ferries ban on facial hair discriminates against some members
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“While the employer must select the most appropriate respirator which may require a face seal … there are options that provide equivalent or better protection than ones requiring a face seal,” a spokesperson said in an email. McNeely said he can’t understand why BC Ferries wont bend on the exemptions, particularly considering the critical staff shortages the company has faced this year.BC Ferries has been forced to cancel numerous sailings in 2022 due to staff shortages.
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