If you contract COVID-19 from a co-worker, in the workplace, you can file a WorkSafe Claim at 1-888-WORKERS 1-888-967-5377 https://www.worksafebc.com/en/about-us/covid-19-updates/claims/information-for-workers

REVISED 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 … Continue reading →

Please read the attached bulletin from the Port of Vancouver

Local 500’s elections for the 2020-2021 year will be held on November 26 and 27, 2020. Please read the attached bulletin for the list of candidates, as well as to obtain information on the advance poll, dates and times to … Continue reading →

The following members, Work # only, were successful in their application for Category Increase which closed on November 5, 2020. CATEGORY INCREASES – Successful Applicants 1 – Topside 41914 4 – Machine 44040 44170 44252 44298 4 – Warehouse 41755 … Continue reading →

This posting is open to Union Members ONLY, subject to the following Executive Board motion of February 10, 1992: When the applicant makes the Lines Relief he/she must be on regular Hall Despatch. Gang workers are considered Regular Hall workers. … Continue reading →

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2020 At 2:00 AM on Sunday morning, the clock will be turned back to 1:00 AM As per Black Book Document #20 – When, in accordance with the Daylight Saving Act of British … Continue reading →

Local 500 Nominations for the positions of: 1 Vice President 1 Secretary Treasurer 2 Business Agents 1 Despatch Coordinator 2 Trustees 10 Executive Members 30 ILWU Canada Convention/Caucus Delegates 4 ILWU Canada Executive/Longshore Executive 3 International Convention Delegates; AND 1 … Continue reading →

October 6, 2020 If you have had to take the test for COVID-19, whether your result has come back positive or negative, you must self-isolate for 14 days from the day you took the test and contact the Union immediately. … Continue reading →

The Collective Agreement allows shift extensions to be worked in certain cases (set out below).  Shift extensions of more than 1 hour up to a 4 hour maximum can only be worked when there are no suitable employees available through … Continue reading →