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 →

ALL VACATION REPORTING FOR 2020 IS NOW CLOSED If you missed the opportunity to apply some BCMEA days to your stats, keep in mind that Black Book Document #66 sets out the timeline for reporting.  The staff cannot accept any … Continue reading →

  This year Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on a Friday. Pay days  will be unchanged and remain as the usual Thursday pay day. In order to accommodate employees who normally pick up their cheques from the Vancouver Despatch … Continue reading →

ILWU Local 500’s Office Hours Thursday, December 24, 2020 – (8 AM to NOON) Friday, December 25, 2020 – CLOSED Monday, December 28, 2020 – CLOSED –Closed in recognition of the Boxing Day Stat Thursday, December 31, 2020 – (8 … Continue reading →

Dec 14, 2020 UPDATE COVID-19 ON THE VANCOUVER WATERFRONT 43 Confirmed Cases — 38 Cleared to Return to Work — 5 Active Cases ANY INQUIRIES REGARDING COVID-19 EXPOSURE AT WORK, NOTIFICATIONS RECEIVED, ETC. CALL THIS NUMBER 604.360.4741 – 24 HRS … Continue reading →

Please click on the bulletin below to view the OFFICIAL results of the 2020 Local 500 elections.

We wish you peace, love and a safe holiday season from our family to yours. Here is a holiday greeting video. Feel free to share and “like”.   facebook.com/ballantynemusical/videos/1038512279960260   Sherry & Jim Battle of Ballantyne Pier, the musical