The July 2024 Membership Meeting tentatively scheduled for July 17, 2024 is CANCELLED. There will be no meeting in August 2024 (unless an emergency situation arises).
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – JUNE 26!
Due to the International Convention being in Vancouver for the week of June 16-21, 2024, our Membership Meeting was postponed until the following week. MEMBERSHIP MEETING Wednesday, June 26 6 PM Maritime Labour Centre 1880 Triumph Street Agenda: New Members … Continue reading
Balloting Notice: RUNOFF FOR PRESIDENT OF ILWU CANADA – Thursday & Friday, June 27 & 28, 2024
The ILWU Canada balloting that took place on May 17, 2024, did not result in a clear winner for the position of President. As such, a runoff vote is required and will be held on Thursday, June 27th and Friday, … Continue reading
COMMEMORATING THE BATTLE OF BALLANTYNE
When: June 18, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: New Brighton Park Memorial Stone On June 18, 1935 violence on the Longshore picket line, instigated by police and goons on behalf of the Shipping Federation and their allies, … Continue reading
REMINDER MEDICAL EXEMPTIONS CANCELLED – JUNE 19, 2024
There will be NO Occupational Fitness Assessment meetings (OFAs) on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. All current restrictions will be extended for 1 week to June 26, 2024 Meetings with the BCMEA for medical restrictions will resume Wednesday, June 26, 2024 … Continue reading
ILWU Canada seeks Trainers for Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention Program – apply by June 21, 2024
Open to ILWU Union Members Only ILWU Canada is hiring for: ILWU/BCMEA Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention Program Trainers Ending Violence Associaiton of BC “Be More than a Bystander” Spokespeople apply at www.ilwu.ca (questions can be emailed to vh.coordinator@ilwu.ca) click … Continue reading
Cotecna Shop Steward & Bargaining Committee Inspector Rep Nominations Closed – Update/Result
Nominations for the two (2) Shop Steward positions and the One (1) Bargaining Committee Inspector Representative Member closed on May 31, 2024. No election was required. Alex Kim is acclaimed as Shop Steward No candidates qualified for the Inspector Representative … Continue reading
BOARD MOVE – 61 FROM R TO OO (2nd and FINAL MOVE)
61 workers have been moved from R TO OO GO DIRECTLY TO THE DESPATCH ADMINISTRATION OFFICE TO FINALIZE THIS MOVE & PICK YOUR SPOT! (starting on Friday, May 17, 2024, but not during Despatch times or after 2:30 PM) Board … Continue reading
Balloting for ILWU Canada Officers – Friday, May 17, 2024, 6 AM to 6 PM
Balloting for: ILWU Canada Officers (positions of President and Secretary Treasurer plus for a 4-year Longshore Trustee) One (1) day ONLY – Friday, May 17, 2024, 6 AM to 6 PM Balloting at: Maritime Labour Centre Auditorium and the … Continue reading
BOARD MOVE FROM OO TO T (SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS!!) 1st MOVE OF TWO
47 workers have been moved 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 … Continue reading