Sickout devastates WA ferry system; Ferguson urges workers to return Tuesday

By: Jake Goldstein-Street, Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: October 5, 2026

Words: 786

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson told frustrated unionized ferry workers that he expected “every vessel on every route” to be running Tuesday morning as a sickout by members brought much of the nation’s largest ferry system to a standstill Monday.

Thirteen of the ferry system’s 18 vessels transporting travelers and commuters across Puget Sound were out of commission at some point Monday, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. By …

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