If your work number appears listed on the bulletin below, you have an M&G fine which is payable immediately (for an M&G Charge or penalty for low plug-ins). Should you not pay your fine by 5 pm on January 5, … Continue reading
All 2017 Vacation Must be Reported by 12 Noon, Dec 22/17
All vacation reporting for 2017 must be in to the Union Office before 12 noon on December 22, 2017. No vacation reporting will be accepted after that time. This date limitation is in accordance with Black Book Document #66 which … Continue reading
2017 Local 500 Official Election Results
Please click on the bulletin below to view the results of the 2017 Local 500 elections.
Casuals listed on Bulletin must attend December 14, 2017 meeting with the M&G re: lack of plug-ins
If your work number is listed on the enclosed 3-page bulletin, you must appear before the M&G Committee to explain your lack of plug-ins. As this document is posted on our website, we have removed all longshore workers’ names from … Continue reading
Union’s Commitment to a Harassment-free Workplace
Union’s Commitment to a Harassment-free Workplace The Union’s Declaration of Principles includes the following beliefs: equality among men and women striving to promote universal solidarity everywhere; recognition of the dignity of people; and a fair and just return for a … Continue reading
Annual Training for 2018 NOW CLOSED
The Annual Joint Industry Training for 2018 is now open. You can apply in the Local 500 coffee room until Thursday, December 28, 2016, 5:00 pm (drop your application into the bin). Please click below to view the training options … Continue reading
Anti-Harassment Policy & Confidential Message Line
Please review the attached document outlining our Local’s Anti-Harassment Policy and Procedure. Local 500 has 2 Human Rights Complaints Officers: Surj Brach and Joulene (Tse) Parent. A 24-hour/7-day a week confidential message line has been established: 604-258-4233. Only the Complaints … Continue reading
Locks on non-RWF Lockers at VanWharves will be Cut Off
DO NOT Leave Locks on Lockers in VanWharves Change Rooms if you are not RWF VanWharves will once again be removing the locks from unclaimed, occupied lockers in both the male and female change rooms in order to free up … Continue reading
Vacation Reporting — Last Day to report vacation is December 22, 2017
All vacation reporting must be done according to: Black Book Document #66 Joint Industry Labour Relations Committee All vacation reporting for 2017 must be done in the Local 500 office by no later than noon on December 22, 2017. Please … Continue reading
2496 Hours Reminder and Update
M/S/C that Members or Casuals be allowed to work a maximum of 2496 hours in a contract year. The contract year for 2017 runs from January 1, 2017 to December 30, 2017, inclusive. Please see attached bulletin for more information.