If your address has changed, please be sure the Union has been advised. HERE TO UPDATE Union Members – Receipts will be available at the Despatch Hall from Tuesday, January 26, 2021 through Friday, February 5, 2021.  Starting February 8, … 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 →

Dear Sisters and Brothers, 2020 has been a challenging year. As the Global effects of COVID-19 continue to evolve, ILWU Local 500 is firmly committed to protecting the health and safety of our members and casuals. This past month has … Continue reading →

ALL VACATION REPORTING FOR 2020 IS NOW CLOSED If you missed the opportunity to apply some BCMEA days to your stats, keep in mind that Black Book Document #66 sets out the timeline for reporting.  The staff cannot accept any … Continue reading →

  This year Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on a Friday. Pay days  will be unchanged and remain as the usual Thursday pay day. In order to accommodate employees who normally pick up their cheques from the Vancouver Despatch … Continue reading →

ILWU Local 500’s Office Hours Thursday, December 24, 2020 – (8 AM to NOON) Friday, December 25, 2020 – CLOSED Monday, December 28, 2020 – CLOSED –Closed in recognition of the Boxing Day Stat Thursday, December 31, 2020 – (8 … Continue reading →

Mar 15/21 UPDATE COVID-19 ON THE VANCOUVER WATERFRONT 74 Confirmed Cases — 65 Cleared to Return to Work — 9 Active Cases/Off Work ANY INQUIRIES REGARDING COVID-19 EXPOSURE AT WORK, NOTIFICATIONS RECEIVED, ETC. CALL THIS NUMBER 604.360.4741 – 24 HRS … Continue reading →

Please click on the bulletin below to view the OFFICIAL results of the 2020 Local 500 elections.