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Gov. Gregoire, union leadership issue statement following meeting on Washington State Ferries

For Immediate Release: November 1, 2012

OLYMPIA� Gov. Chris Gregoire and representatives of three maritime unions (the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots, the Inland Boatmen�s Union and the Marine Engineers� Beneficial Association) today issued the following joint statement on Washington State Ferries:

�This morning we met and shared ideas to assure that ferries sail on time and that our commuters, families and visitors can rely on our world-class ferry system. Both sides came to the table with suggestions and those suggestions will be followed up on. Most importantly, everyone in the room agreed on the fundamental principles that safety is the first priority of the system and that missed sailings are not acceptable. We have the best ferry system in the country and intend to keep it that way.�