The current work forecast is projected to be EXTREMELY BUSY and is in an upward trend. All Casuals are required to make themselves available for work as much as possible. If work shortages occur, rules will be implemented to monitor … Continue reading →

A – B – C  BOARDS  – Monday, June 6 – 12 to 2 PM – or – 5 to 7 PM T – OO – R  BOARDS – Tuesday, June 7 – 12 to 2 PM – or – … Continue reading →

Balloting for:   ILWU Canada Officers (position of Secretary Treasurer) One (1) day ONLY – Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 6 AM to 6 PM Balloting at: Maritime Labour Centre Auditorium and the Despatch Hall Advance Poll: Thursday, April 21, 2022, … Continue reading →

Pensioners’ Notice The next pensioners meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2022 at 10:30 AM at the Maritime Labour Centre, providing all the COVID rules stay the same. The Executive would like to thank everyone who paid their 2021 dues … Continue reading →

Medical restrictions by way of a completed Occupational Fitness Assessment Form (OFA) will no longer be done via phone. Effective Wednesday, March 30/22, you will need to attend the Local 500 office in person between the hours of 9-11 AM … Continue reading →

Lower Board Benefits 2022 Intake Schedule

The Executive has decided to cancel the March 16, 2022 General Membership Meeting. In light of newer developments regarding COVID-19 Provincial Health Protocols set for April 8, 2022, the Executive has decided to hold off for just 1 more month, … Continue reading →

At 2:00 AM on Sunday morning March 13, the clock will change to 3:00 AM. As per Black Book Document #20 – When, in accordance with the Daylight Saving Act of British Columbia, clocks are advanced one hour in the … Continue reading →

Casuals with less than 50% of their Board’s average non-trades hours will be demoted.  The only exception will be Casuals who meet the criteria outlined below. Anyone demoted in the previous move will not qualify for advancement in the next … Continue reading →