REMINDER – PLATE MOVES Request for intra-Board Moves must be made to a Business Agent or Despatch Coordinator before Monday at 2 PM. Casuals must call in to advise the Despatch Coordinator on the Tuesday when they plug-in, that they … Continue reading →

PA for the year 2021 –    $13,980.00 Dear Sisters, Brothers and Casuals: When you become a Union Member you also become a Member of the Waterfront Industry Pension Plan (WIPP). Any years of service after 1997 that are recognized as … Continue reading →

This is Safety Training for people who want to work down below on steel. Steel Agreement Structure will be replaced with this Training Open to “C” Board and below for sign up. All workers that have WDL Training and are … Continue reading →

If your address has changed, please be sure the Union has been advised. HERE TO UPDATE Union Members – Receipts will be available at the Despatch Hall from Tuesday, January 26, 2021 through Friday, February 5, 2021.  Starting February 8, … Continue reading →

The Annual Joint Industry Training for 2021 is now open. Applications can be picked up at the Union Office on Victoria Drive –  fill them out and return them to the Local.   Applications will be also taken over the … Continue reading →

Dear Sisters and Brothers, 2020 has been a challenging year. As the Global effects of COVID-19 continue to evolve, ILWU Local 500 is firmly committed to protecting the health and safety of our members and casuals. This past month has … Continue reading →