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FINAL NOTICE – 2023 ANNUAL TRAINING CLOSES DEC 22/22 @ 3 PM. Due to the snow, you can email your form.

Posted on December 19, 2022

This week, due to the snow, we are allowing you to print off the application form below and to email the completed form to the office as follows   admin@ilwu500.org Please put your name and work number in the subject … Continue reading →

FINAL NOTICE – ALL 2022 VACATION DAYS must be booked by Noon on Dec 23 — Due to the snow, you can email your form.

Posted on December 19, 2022

All BCMEA vacation days for 2022 must be booked by 12 noon on December 23, 2022. No exceptions!! (this week, due to the snow, we are allowing you to access the vacation form (see below) and email it to us … Continue reading →

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – BC FED LABOUR HOLIDAY EVENT

Posted on December 15, 2022

27th Annual Labour Community Holiday Event December 23, 2022 4 to 8 PM Maritime Labour Centre ————————– Volunteers needed to help put together hampers, gifts, set-up, clean up, etc. To donate, or volunteer email – labourholidayevent@bcfed.ca   (subject line – holiday … Continue reading →

Difference Between Tax Year & Contract Year, 2496 Update

Posted on December 12, 2022

Taxation Year = hours worked from the first paycheque of 2022 to the final paycheque that you receive in 2022 –  this is the amount that will appear on your T4 slip Taxation year is used to calculate your pension … Continue reading →

PAYROLL SCHEDULE – Christmas & New Year’s Pay Office Hours

Posted on December 6, 2022

Christmas falls on a Sunday this year.  In order to accommodate those that pick up their pay cheques at Despatch the following hours for the Cheque Distribution Wicket will be open the following hours: Week Ending December 17, 2022 – … Continue reading →

No Kids’ Christmas Party for 2022

Posted on December 5, 2022

It is with regret that we must postpone our Annual Children’s Christmas Party for another year. We hope to be able to resume the tradition in December of 2023. Thank you for your understanding and may you and your family … Continue reading →

2022 Local 500 OFFICIAL Election Results

Posted on December 1, 2022

Please click on the bulletin below to view the OFFICIAL results of the 2022 Local 500 elections.

2023 Annual Training Now Open (closes Dec 22/22 @ 3 PM)

Posted on November 30, 2022

The Annual Joint Industry Training for 2023 is now open. Applications can be picked up outside the Union Office on Victoria Drive –  fill them out and return them to the Local.   Applications must be returned by Thursday, December … Continue reading →

Local 500 Elections – Thurs & Fri, November 24 & 25, 2022

Posted on November 18, 2022

The Annual Local 500 Elections will be held on Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25, 2022. You can vote between the hours of 6 AM and 6 PM at the Despatch Hall or in Boardroom #1 of the Union … Continue reading →

Safety – Gangway & Accommodation Ladders (Feb/22 version)

Posted on November 8, 2022

Gangway & Accommodation Ladders as per MOSH regulations Please find attached a copy of the double-sided handcard produced by the BCMEA in February 2022. Become familiar with the safety regulations.  Should you come across a worksite not adhering to the … Continue reading →

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To get in contact with the office:

Phone 604-254-7131
Fax 604-254-7127

Our office is located at

# 100 - 111 Victoria Drive
Vancouver, BC
V5L 4C4