The ILWU Local 500 office WILL BE CLOSED for Family Day Monday, February 16. 2026
REMINDER: List of Casuals who MUST see M&G for Low Hours – Feb 10, 11, 12
Attached is the list of casuals that MUST attend the M&G on either February 10, 11, or 12, 2026 between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. If you’re on the list, you MUST attend or risk being demoted or deregistered. If … Continue reading
REPOSTING – 2026 Annual Training (you get 2 more choices)
Applications for 2026 Annual Training were open for the full month of December 2025. At that time, you were only allowed one choice. We are reposting the 2026 Annual Training and are offering you TWO (2) MORE choices. Don’t choose … Continue reading
69 Recruits who were in Waiting Pool now placed on “R” Board – NOT A BOARD MOVE
Attached is a bulletin listing 69 New Recruits that are being placed on the “R” Board. This is not a board move. They were registered in 2024 and have been in the Waiting Pool since registration. The 69 will no … Continue reading
BCMEA Vacation Pay will be paid on Friday, February 6, 2026
The BCMEA has advised all ILWU Locals that this year’s vacation pay on your 2025 earnings has been moved up to Friday, February 6, 2026 instead of February 13 as previously advised. The method of payment should be the same … Continue reading
CASUAL LOW HOURS
CASUAL LOW HOURS Due to recent shortages in the Industry, the M&G will be calling in all Casuals with low hours for meetings. Lists of all Casuals with low hours, as determined by the M&G Committee, will be posted next … Continue reading
Income Tax Time – Union Dues Receipts, T4s, etc
It’s that time of year again… The deadline for filing your income tax is April 30, 2026. Legally, all tax documentation has to be sent/available to you by February 28th. UNION DUES RECEIPTS Dues/despatch fees are tax deductible (make sure … Continue reading
15 Senior “A” Board Casuals Being Sworn in on January 21, 2026
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