To adhere to social distancing recommendations there will be no M&G hearings this month
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
What is the CERB – Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Canada Emergency Response Benefit If you stopped working because of COVID-19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) may provide you with temporary income support. The CERB provides $500 a week for up to 16 weeks. Eligibility The benefit will be … Continue reading
Benefit Plan Now Offers COVID-19 Quarantine Benefit for Workers With “A” Benefit Coverage
Your Trustees have been hard at work negotiating a weekly indemnity COVID-19 Quarantine Benefit. This benefit is paid out equivalent to EI benefits and is available to those workers with “A” Coverage (namely Union Members, A Board Casuals and lower … Continue reading
LASHER KILLED ON THE JOB, PORT OF OAKLAND
ILWU Brother, Jarvis Haskin, Port of Oakland, dies while lashing onboard the Hyudai Busan. Brother Haskin’s unzipped coveralls were caught by the lashing bar pulling him from the ship. Please ensure that you have no loose clothing or anything else … Continue reading
OFFICE CLOSED TO ALL VISITORS – phone in to talk to Staff, Officers, Business Agents. We will fill in forms for you and answer your questions.
Effective immediately, March 23, 2020, the Local 500 Office is closed to all visitors. Call in to speak to the Staff, Officers, Business Agents, etc. The Staff will fill in forms for you, mail you your Union dues receipt, and … Continue reading
Need an ROE (Record of Employment) for EI? Call ADP 1-888-207-0727
Need an ROE (Record of Employment) for EI? Call ADP at 1-888-207-0727
LOCAL 500 OFFICE RESTRICTIONS – COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
The office staff at ILWU Local 500 are working. To ensure everyone’s health and safety, ILWU Local 500 is limiting office accessibility. Please call the office at 604-254-7131 in advance, as we are trying to do as much as we … Continue reading
NO Pensioners Meeting April 2, 2020; WCB/WCAT Hearings Cancelled; ILWU Canada Convention Cancelled
This list will be updated as information becomes available… The following upcoming meetings/events have been cancelled: NO Pensioners Meeting on Thursday, April 2, 2020 NO WCB (WCAT) Hearings to take place NO ILWU Canada 36th Convention April 28-May 1 (read … Continue reading