A new smoke-free environment on BC Ferries could be a difficult transition for some employees, says the union representing more than 3,600 workers at the company. As of Jan. 22, smoking will no longer be allowed on vessels or at terminals. BC Ferries has taken steps to help employees prepare for the change, including offering to pay for smoking cessation programs, said Graeme Johnston, president of the BC Ferry and Marine Workers' Union. "The members on the front line are there to do their jobs and enforce a company policy," Johnston said. BC Ferries announced its plan to go smoke free back in August to allow employees and customers time to prepare for the change, said spokesperson Deborah Marshall.

Source: CBC News December 30, 2017 17:00 UTC