The Local 500 elections are being held today, Thursday, November 26, 2020, and tomorrow, Friday, November 27, 2020. You can vote in the Despatch Hall or in the Maritime Labour Centre Auditorium, enter @ 1880 Triumph Street, Vancouver.  Both polling … 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 →

Please read the attached bulletin from the Port of Vancouver

If you contract COVID-19 from a co-worker, in the workplace, you can file a WorkSafe Claim at 1-888-WORKERS 1-888-967-5377 https://www.worksafebc.com/en/about-us/covid-19-updates/claims/information-for-workers

REVISED 2496 Hours Reminder & Update M/S/C that Members or Casuals be allowed to work a maximum of “2496” hours in a contract year.  This shall include all hours:  ILWU/BCMEA, Training, Union Business, future jurisdiction and T&T hours. To determine … Continue reading →

Local 500’s elections for the 2020-2021 year will be held on November 26 and 27, 2020. Please read the attached bulletin for the list of candidates, as well as to obtain information on the advance poll, dates and times to … Continue reading →

COVID ON THE VANCOUVER WATERFRONT 32 Confirmed Cases — 23 Cleared to Return to Work — 9 Active Cases ANY INQUIRIES REGARDING COVID-19 EXPOSURE AT WORK, NOTIFICATIONS RECEIVED, ETC. CALL THIS NUMBER 604.360.4741 – 24 HRS A DAY / 7 … Continue reading →

The following members, Work # only, were successful in their application for Category Increase which closed on November 5, 2020. CATEGORY INCREASES – Successful Applicants 1 – Topside 41914 4 – Machine 44040 44170 44252 44298 4 – Warehouse 41755 … Continue reading →

This posting is open to Union Members ONLY, subject to the following Executive Board motion of February 10, 1992: When the applicant makes the Lines Relief he/she must be on regular Hall Despatch. Gang workers are considered Regular Hall workers. … Continue reading →

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2020 At 2:00 AM on Sunday morning, the clock will be turned back to 1:00 AM As per Black Book Document #20 – When, in accordance with the Daylight Saving Act of British … Continue reading →