NOTICE OF MOTION to amend the LOCAL 500 CONSTITUTION: ARTICLE V Officers & Committee Members, From: C. Vacancies & Recall, Section 5 “Vacancies in the Executive or in any other rank and file elective office shall be filled for the … Continue reading
Membership Meetings Now Start at 6 PM!!! / Union Dues Receipts Available for Pickup
IMPORTANT Change to Membership Meeting times (now 6:00 pm!!!) Union dues receipts As per motion passed at the February Membership Meeting, monthly Membership Meetings will now commence at 6:00 pm. Receipts for Union dues/despatch fees are now available for pick … Continue reading
SAFETY – Treat Every Closed Hatch as a “Confined Space”
SAFETY BULLETIN. TREAT EVERY CLOSED HATCH AS A “CONFINED SPACE” On February 24th, 2018, aboard the Indonesian flagged M/V SUMIEI at the Indonesian Port of Martapura, Baru, five workers DIED after entering a hold of a ship before it was properly … Continue reading
Daylight Savings Time Takes Effect Sunday, March 11, 2018 @ 2 am
At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning March 11, 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 … Continue reading
60 “A” Board Casuals to attend Union Orientation on March 7, 2018, 11 am-2 pm
Attached is a 2-page list showing the work numbers of the 60 most senior “A” Board Casuals who are to attend a Union Orientation Meeting on: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Maritime Labour Centre Auditorium 1880 … Continue reading
Casuals Listed on Bulletin Must Attend March 2 Meeting With M&G Re: Low Hours for 2017
If your work number is listed on the enclosed 2-page bulletin, you must appear before the M&G Committee to explain your low hours for 2017. As this document is posted on our website, we have removed all longshore workers’ names … 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
CANCELLED!!!!! – Mandatory ‘T’, ‘OO’, ‘R’ Boards Meeting – Feb 22, 2018
T”, “00”, “R” BOARDS Mandatory Casual Meeting – CANCELLED!! Attendance will be recorded Thursday, February 22, 2018 12:00 – 2:00 pm OR 5:00 – 7:00 pm Maritime Labour Centre Auditorium 1880 Triumph Street Vancouver, BC Agenda: 1) Presidents Report … Continue reading
CANCELLED!!! – Mandatory ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ Boards Meeting – Feb 21, 2018
Mandatory Casual Meeting – CANCELLED!!!!!! Attendance will be recorded Wednesday February 21, 2018 12:00 -2:00 pm OR 05:00- 07:00 pm Maritime Labour Centre Auditorium Agenda: 1) Presidents Report 2) Vice President’s Report 3) Secretary Treasurer 4) Business Agent … Continue reading
Did Revenue Canada Reassess your PSPA and now you owe them $$$?
Did Revenue Canada Reassess your Past Service Pension Adjustment and now you owe them $$$$ ? Many of you may have received a reassessment from Revenue Canada stating that you owe thousands of dollars in respect to your Past Service Pension Adjustment. … Continue reading