Please click on the bulletin below to view the OFFICIAL results of the 2019 Local 500 elections.
2496 Hours Reminder for 2019 and 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 2496 we use CONTRACT HOURS on … Continue reading
Annual Training for 2020 NOW OPEN (closes Thurs. Jan. 2 @ 3:00 PM)
The Annual Joint Industry Training for 2020 is now open. You can apply in the Local 500 coffee room until Thursday, January 2, 2020, 3:00 PM (drop your application into the bin provided). Do not fold the application. Click below … Continue reading
Lashers – Mandatory Container Vessel Safety Training eff January 2020 for Vanterm & Centerm
After January 2, 2020, Container Vessel Safety Training will be required for those wanting to take lashing/stacker jobs at GCT Vanterm and DP World Centerm. If you wish to be despatched for lashing work at those terminals after that date, … Continue reading
2019 Election Bulletin (list of candidates and details)
Local 500’s elections for the 2019-2020 year will be held on November 28 and 29, 2019. Please read the attached bulletin for a list of candidates, as well as to obtain information on the advance poll, dates and times to … Continue reading
Casuals Listed on Bulletin Must Attend November 25/19 Meeting With M&G Re: Low Hours in 2019
If your work number is listed on the enclosed bulletin, you must appear before the M&G Committee to explain your low hours in 2019. As this document is posted on our website, we have removed all Longshore workers’ names from … Continue reading
Local 500 Children’s Christmas Party (register before Nov. 21, 2019 5:00 PM)
Click below to view the: 2019 Local 500 Children’s Christmas Party Notice 2019 Local 500 Children’s Christmas Party Registration Form All registration forms must be deposited into the metal bin in the Local 500 coffee room by the deadline of … Continue reading
Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday, November 3, 2019
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2019 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
Nomination & Balloting Notice for Upcoming Local 500 Elections – OPENS OCTOBER 21
Local 500 Nominations for the positions of President, 2 Business Agents, 1 Despatch Coordinator, 1 Trustee, 10 Executive Members, and 30 ILWU Canada Convention/Caucus Delegates OPEN ON: Monday, October 21, 2019 at 8:00 am through to Friday, November 8, 2019 … Continue reading
Make Sure Your Contact Info Is Up-to-date at the Union Office (also change at Despatch Hall)
It’s important for Union Members and Casuals to make sure that the Local 500 office has your up-to-date mailing address and phone number(s). This is especially important as, in the new year, health and welfare coverage will start to be … Continue reading