Local 500 is pleased to announce its introduction of the DID YOU KNOW? education bulletin series. These brief bulletins are intended to inform the Membership/Casuals about a multitude of subjects. We welcome your input regarding subjects you’d like covered… give … Continue reading
Provincial Election – Saturday, October 19, 2024
Provincial Election – Saturday, October 19, 2024 8 AM to 8 PM The Provincial Election is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024. In British Columbia, the polls will be open for voting from 8 AM to 8 … Continue reading
NOTICE OF MOTION – Constitutional Amendment
NOTICE OF MOTION to amend the LOCAL 500 CONSTITUTION Article V: Officers & Committee Members: Part D: Elections The Executive proposes the following Constitutional change: Currently reads: Article V: Officers & Committee Members, Part D: Elections Page #13 Section 5. No member … Continue reading
PENSION SEMINAR – OCT 23 – 5 PM
Pension Seminar October 23, 2024 5 PM Maritime Labour Centre Auditorium 1880 Triumph Street Agenda Info on Pension Adjustments Question & Answer Please ensure your beneficiary cards are up to date. Cards will be made available if required.
Air Quality Incident Impacts on ILWU Local 500 Employees
Jason Mushtuk on behalf of Metro Vancouver is asking for feedback from Local 500 Members and Casuals that were possibly affected by an incident that occurred on the morning of January 21, 2024. Local 500 asks our Members and Casuals … Continue reading
Weekly Indemnity payment dates will change as of Nov 8/24
Currently, Weekly Indemnity pays their benefits a week in advance. Starting on November 8, 2024, the payments will be made a week after the benefit period, just like your paycheques. You get your pay the week after you’ve earned it. … Continue reading
Intertek Negotiations – Call for Resolutions: Deadline October 3, 2024, 5:00 pm
ATTENTION: LOCAL 500 MEMBERS WHO WORK UNDER THE ILWU LOCAL 500 / INTERTEK COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT We are preparing to enter into bargaining with Intertek. What changes would you like to see to the Collective Agreement? Submit your recommendations to the … Continue reading
Low Hours List (Sept 2024) – must attend M&G Sept 23, 25, or 26, 2024
The attached bulletin lists the work numbers of Casuals who have low/no hours for 2024. You must attend the M&G on either September 23, 25, or 26, 2024 or risk being demoted or made inactive/deregistered. Make sure to bring along … Continue reading
Mark’s Sale – 25% off Sept 15-21/24
Mark’s is offering 25% off regularly priced merchandise from September 15-21, 2024. You will need to show the attached pdf to get the discount.
Collective Agreement Now Available (Apr 1/23-Mar 31/27)
Click below to view a copy of the new Collective Agreement covering your working conditions from April 1, 2023 thru March 31, 2027. Collective Agreement 2023-2027 To view previous Collective Agreements or the current Black Book, go to this page.