Washington State Ferries v. International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots

Stanley Robichaux appeals from a decision by the Marine Employees Commission (MEC) 1 which denied him certain seniority rights as an employee in the state ferry system. The agency's decision was upheld by the Superior Court. We affirm.

The facts in this case are uncontested. Robichaux was employed by Olympic Ferries, Inc., as a master, with a seniority date of July 18, 1952, on the Port Townsend-Keystone ferry run. In 1974 Olympic Ferries ceased operation by surrendering its certificate of convenience and selling its ferry boat. Washington State Ferries entered into possession of the ferry…