Notice from the BCMEA, December 2, 2021 RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS: In accordance with the Collective Agreement the following days will be Recognized Holidays: 1. Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2021 is a no work day for which Recognized Holiday Rates of … Continue reading →

Please click on the bulletin below to view the OFFICIAL results of the 2021 Local 500 elections.

The referendum ballot asking whether Union Members wished to resume full membership meetings in January 2022 following the prescribed COVID protocols was passed.  73% voted yes, while 27% voted no. See the attached bulletin

Starting December 1, Members and Casuals must come to the ILWU Local 500 office to report their vacation/BCMEA Days and apply for jobs and training – ANNUAL TRAINING MUST BE DONE IN PERSON. Application forms will be available outside the … Continue reading →

The question being asked is: Are you in favour of resuming Membership Meetings in January 2022, with COVID Health Protocols in place?  (Provincial Health Protocols for large gatherings include proof of double vaccination, masking, etc.)   VOTE TO TAKE PLACE … Continue reading →

2496 Hours are determined by Contract Hours. Contract year is January 3, 2021 to January 1, 2022. Do not use the final pay stub of 2021 to determine your 2496 – full contract hours will show on your first pay … Continue reading →

Local 500’s elections for the 2021-2022 year will be held on November 25 and 26, 2021. Please read the attached bulletins for the list of candidates, as well as to obtain information on the advance poll, dates and times to … Continue reading →

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2021 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 →

NOMINATIONS FOR LOCAL 500 OFFICERS OPEN – MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2021 – 8 AM CLOSE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 – 5 PM The following positions are open: 1 President – 2 year term 2 Business Agents – 2 year … Continue reading →

CASUALS WORKING BULK OPERATOR MUST ATTEND Attendance will be taken! WEDNESDAY, OCT 20, 2021 4:00 PM MARITIME LABOUR CENTRE AUDITORIUM (MASKS REQUIRED)