According to the president of the B.C. Ferry and Marine Workers' Union, the main issue at B.C. Ferries is competitive pay with workers able to earn between 18 and 40 per cent more elsewhere.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bowen-island-ferry-disruption-1.6852385?cmp=rss

The state's Public Service Workers' Union is pushing for more.

Source: https://www.wral.com/story/city-manager-proposes-bonuses-for-all-city-of-durham-employees/21052377/

The suburb was first named after William Spence who was one of the founders of the Australian Workers' Union and was later a member of Parliament.

Source: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8338695/the-suburb-of-spence-has-a-new-namesake/?src=rss