This month’s meeting announcement failed to mention that we will be swearing in 15 “A” Board Casuals. Congratulations to the following: 33697 34874 45942 45966 46310 46315 46318 46319 46320 46321 46322 46323 46326 46330 46336 A bulletin has been … Continue reading
PAST SERVICE PENSION ADJUSTMENT (PSPA) 2026
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 credited service (a Pensionable Year) for Pension Plan purposes, will attract a … Continue reading
MEDICAL EXEMPTIONS (OFAs) CANCELLED UNTIL NEW YEAR
There will be NO Occupational Fitness Assessment meets (OFAs) with the Medical Exemption Committee on: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Wednesday, December 30, 2025 All current restrictions will be extended to January 7, 2026. Meetings with the Medical Exemption Committee (BCMEA … Continue reading
Local 500 Holiday Hours 2025
Please note that the Local 500 office will observe the following holiday hours. We will CLOSE/BE CLOSED: at noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 all day Thursday, December 25, 2025 all day Friday, December 26, 2025 at noon on Wednesday, … Continue reading
ADP Christmas & New Year’s Payroll Schedule
PAYCHEQUES Week Ending December 20, 2025 – Pay date Wednesday, December 24, 2025 and Week Ending December 27, 2025 – Pay date Friday, January 2, 2026 The pay window at the Vancouver Despatch Hall will be open the following hours: … Continue reading
All Vacation Reporting for 2025 must be done by 11AM, Dec 24th
No exceptions – all vacation reporting for 2025 must be completed and handed in to the Local 500 office by 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. No forms will be accepted after that time as per Black Book Document … Continue reading
2026 ANNUAL TRAINING – closing Dec 31, 2025 @ noon
The Annual Joint Industry Training for 2026 is now open. Bulletin with training options and applications are available out front of the Local 500 office, 111 Victoria Dr. Fill out the application and drop it into the large, silver ballot … Continue reading
Waterfront Industry Pension Plan – 2026 Required Earnings & Contribution Amount
ILWU Canada has issued a bulletin detailing changes to the Pension Plan for 2026 as negotiated by the Trustees: $120,000 in earnings required for a full pension year $3,600 is your maximum contribution for the year $7,000 is the max … Continue reading
2025 Local 500 OFFICIAL Election Results
Please click on the bulletin below to view the OFFICIAL results of the 2025 Local 500 elections.
REMINDER: Local 500 Elections Thursday & Friday, November 27 & 28, 2025
Don’t forget to vote this Thursday or Friday, November 27 & 28, 2025. _____ LOCAL 500 VOTING. Thursday & Friday – November 27 & 28, 2025 MLC Auditorium 6 AM – 6 PM Despatch Hall 6 AM – 6 PM … Continue reading