Service Update – COVID-19 and your Longshore Pension & Benefit plans The COVID-19 situation continues to evolve and we know you are relying on us in this changing environment. To protect our ability to operate we are working remotely. We … Continue reading
2496 Hours
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 2496 … Continue reading
List of Board Moves – B to A, C to B (no other boards)
26 workers have been moved from B to A and from C to B. THESE ARE THE ONLY BOARD MOVES TAKING PLACE AT THIS TIME! Board moves happen when they happen… do not call to find out when there will … Continue reading
ANTI-RACISM WORK STOP JUNE 19
Longshore Will Observe Juneteenth Work Will Stop for 8 Hours on Historic In solidarity with ILWU International, there will be no work on the 8 AM shift of Friday, June 19, 2020 as we are supporting anti-racism – what this … Continue reading
CATEGORY INCREASES
Successful Applicants for Category Increase Topside #42142, Amarjit Dhinsa Machine #43999, Hemant Bhardwaj #44246, Paul Brusciano #44162, Aaron Wood Warehouse #42060, Otis Lacroix #42120, David Piccolo #44215, Marlow Coccia Wheat Specialty #44210, Sunny Gill #44249, Joe Dattilo Successful candidates are … Continue reading
LONGSHORE WORKING FOR THE COMMUNITY
ILWU LOCAL 500 VIRTUAL FOOD BANK DRIVE From the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Facebook Page (GVFB – Facebook link), A shout out to Rickey Baryer, Steve Ross, Surj Brach, David Coccia, and the members of ILWU local 500 for raising over $40,000 … Continue reading
NO APRIL M&G
To adhere to social distancing recommendations there will be no M&G hearings this month
10% off all items (incl sale prices) at Marks.com by using code MC2020-20
Since you’re unable to come into the Local 500 office to pick up your 10% discount card to Mark’s Workwearhouse and all their brick and mortar stores are closed… Mark’s Commercial is excited to offer ILWU 500 members the following 10% discount code redeemable at marks.com: PROMO CODE MC2020-20
FOOD BANK DRIVE
Greater Vancouver Food Bank Donation Drive Dear Sisters and Brothers, During these tough times, people are struggling to provide for their families. We, as Longshore, are very fortunate that even during this economic slowdown due to COVID-19 we are still … Continue reading
NEED TO SEND SOMETHING INTO THE BENEFITS OFFICE?
WEBC – Benefit Office Service Update – COVID-19 & your Pension & Benefit plans The staff of WEBC continue to work remotely. Submit claims and contact them as follows: • Email – scans and photographs are now temporarily acceptable • … Continue reading