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
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
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