Effective immediately, all job and training postings close on Thursdays at 3:00 pm
Online Application Process for Port Passes
The Port of Vancouver has implemented an online application form for a port pass. The system is designed to reduce paperwork, eliminate errors and provide greater efficiency for the applicants and the pass issuers.
TRADES – Electrician Rating for Certified Electricians Closing Thursday, April 20, 2017 @ 5:00 pm
If you’re a current Longshore Local 500 employee with an Interprovincial or BC Electrician TQ (construction or industrial) and would like this rating added to your plate for increased work opportunities, please submit a copy of your Electrical Qualification to … Continue reading
Daylight Savings Time Takes Effect Sunday, March 12, 2017 @ 2 am
At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, the clock will change to 3:00 a.m. As per Black Book Document #20 – When, in accordance with the Daylight Saving Act of British Columbia, clocks are advanced one hour in the Spring of … Continue reading
Call for Resolutions for Longshore Contract 2018 (incl Resolution Form)
Resolutions for the longshore Caucus must be received at the ILWU Local 500 Office by Friday, March 24, 2017 at 5:00 pm. Each resolution must deal with one subject. The ILWU Canada Longshore Caucus will convene from Monday, May 15-19, … Continue reading
Past Service Pension Adjustment (PSPA) 2017
Past Service Pension Adjustment (PSPA) Dear Sisters, Brothers and Casuals: When you become a Union Member you also become a Member of the Waterfront Industry Pension Plan (WIPP). Any years of service after 1997 that are recognized as credited service … Continue reading
Casuals – Automatic Suspension for Gimmicking Despatch (DOA or Plugged-in but not at Despatch)
This bulletin replaces the one posted on August 23, 2016. The penalties below are applicable to both of the following scenarios: Any Casual who makes him/herself available and doesn’t show up for Despatch without making him/herself unavailable, and we run … Continue reading
No Plugging in Late or by Phone When Not in Hall
This bulletin was originally posted on August 23, 2013. The Union’s position remains unchanged…you will be charged! Casuals that ask to be plugged in late, or phone to be plugged in when they are not in the Despatch Hall, shall … Continue reading
No Illegal Parking at Despatch Hall
The City tickets and tows vehicles illegally parked around the Despatch Hall. No Double Parking No Parking in Alley No Parking on Sidewalks
2016 Local 500 Official Election Results
Please click on the bulletin below to view the results of the 2016 Local 500 elections.