Please note that during this difficult time, to ensure the health and safety of their staff, members are not being allowed access to the benefits office at 349 Railway. WEBC is accepting forms submitted via email – please see the … Continue reading →

ILWU Local 500 has cancelled the March 18, 2020 Membership Meeting to ensure the Health & Safety of our members during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

EFFECTIVE 12:01 AM – MARCH 17, 20 In order to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Parties have agreed to implement the measures in the attached bulletin on a temporary basis for BCMEA Despatch. NOTE:  The Despatch Hall … Continue reading →

From ILWU Canada – March 11, 2020 At the time of this notice the current information we have is there are 69 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Canada, 27 in BC and one death in BC from North Vancouver. Preventative … Continue reading →

ILWU Local 500 has purchased 2 tables to this event.  There are still seats left! To reserve your seat contact Vanessa Nielsen at 604-710-5841. The VDLC Women’s Committee is pleased to announce details of our Annual International Women’s Day dinner.  … Continue reading →

UNCASHED PAY CHEQUES See attached notice from the BCMEA

From ILWU Canada ATTENTION RANK AND FILE  Re: Novel Coronavirus  We have been in regular contact with the different departments within our federal and provincial governments regarding the Coronavirus and its possible ways of transmission. The following is taken from … Continue reading →

The ILWU Canada Convention will convene on April 27, 2020 and end May 1, 2020 at the Maritime Labour Centre Auditorium, 1880 Triumph Street. Resolutions for the Convention must be received at the ILWU Local 500 Office by Friday, February … Continue reading →