Lashers/Stackers Must Have Container Vessel Safety Training To Work at Centerm or Vanterm If you plan to take a lashing/stacker job at either Centerm or Vanterm at any time, you MUST have Container Vessel Safety Training. If you do not … Continue reading
Union Dues Error for Casuals
The union is aware of that ADP has incorrectly deducted dues for Casuals. ADP has been advised. Refunds will be issued next pay period.
Vandalism WILL NOT Be Tolerated
Persons discovered: damaging personal or company property, or defacing or putting graffiti on walls or machinery WILL BE CHARGED and brought before the M&G. This includes all areas at the Despatch Hall. These are serious charges. Penalties can include … Continue reading
2019 Local 500 OFFICIAL Election Results
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