Jake: Will anyone lose their job over the WSF 'sick-out'? - MyNorthwest.com

A MyNorthwest.com columnist questioned the impact of a reported “sick-out” at Washington State Ferries (WSF), describing the situation as a system vulnerability. The article says dock workers told KIRO Newsradio that cancellations were tied to engineers calling out sick while pushing for higher wages, and notes WSF has not confirmed the absences were coordinated. The piece cites a reported shortage involving 23 employees in the engine room that allegedly halted service, even as about 55,000 passengers ride daily. It also argues that public employee strikes are illegal in Washington and frames work slowdowns as a similar form of pressure. The author highlights emergency-vehicle priority rules for medical calls.