Casuals that ask to be plugged in late, or phone to be plugged in when they are not in the Despatch Hall, will be charged with “Violation of Despatch Rules” and will be required to appear in front of the … Continue reading
MEDICAL EXEMPTIONS CANCELLED (Wed., Sept. 24, 2025)
There will be NO Occupational Fitness Assessment meetings (OFAs) with the Medical Exemptions Committee on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. All current restrictions will be extended for 1 week to October 1, 2025. Meetings with the BCMEA for medical restrictions will … Continue reading
Vanterm 50th Anniversary Open House Sept 27/25 – Registration Required
GCT Vanterm is holding a Community Open House on Saturday, September 27, 2025 to celebrate 50 years at the heart of the Port of Vancouver. Note: all guests must PRE-REGISTER to attend, all attendees must use the provided shuttles. For … Continue reading
RTG CATEGORY MEETING – Wed., Sep. 17, 5 PM
RTG CATEGORY MEETING Wednesday, September 17, 2025 5:00 PM Auditorium, Maritime Labour Centre Agenda: Maintenance not completing work orders/Safety Shutdown Procedure Hygiene/RTG Damage RWF Casuals Breaks & Bumping
2025 Pensioners Scholarship Application Process Now Open – closing October 31, 2025
The Local 500 Pensioners Organization has opened their 2025 Scholarship application process. Applications, including the required documentation, must be returned to the Local 500 office by the end of the day, October 31, 2025. You can: * Drop off your … Continue reading
September Membership Meeting – Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025
General Membership Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 6:00 PM MLC Auditorium 1880 Triumph St. Agenda: – Election of Election Officer There will be a $10 fine for failing to attend.
BOARD MOVE FROM R TO OO (5th and FINAL MOVE)
65 workers have been moved from R TO OO GO DIRECTLY TO DESPATCH TO FINALIZE THIS MOVE! (not during Despatch times or after 2:45 PM) Board moves happen when they happen… do not call to find out when there will … Continue reading
BOARD MOVE FROM OO TO T (SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS!!) 4th MOVE DONE… MORE TO COME)
50 workers are moving from OO to T T BOARD MOVES ARE HANDLED DIFFERENTLY – YOU HAVE PAPERWORK TO COMPLETE BEFORE YOU WILL BE ISSUED A MOVE SLIP FROM THE LOCAL 500 OFFICE. THIS RULE ONLY APPLIES TO THOSE MOVING … Continue reading
BOARD MOVE FROM T TO C (3rd MOVE DONE… MORE TO COME)
Today is August 26, 2025… 40 workers have been moved from T to C GO DIRECTLY TO THE DESPATCH ADMINISTRATION OFFICE TO FINALIZE THIS MOVE! (not during Despatch times) Board moves happen when they happen… do not call to find … Continue reading
BOARD MOVE FROM C TO B (2nd MOVE DONE… MORE TO COME)
Today is August 25, 2025… 40 workers have been moved from C to B GO DIRECTLY TO THE DESPATCH ADMINISTRATION OFFICE TO FINALIZE THIS MOVE! (not during Despatch times) Board moves happen when they happen… do not call to find … Continue reading