M/S/C that Members or Casuals be allowed to work a maximum of “2496” hours in a contract year. This shall include all hours: ILWU/BCMEA, Training, Union Business, future jurisdiction and T&T hours. To determine 2496 we use CONTRACT HOURS on … Continue reading
Longshore Drop-in Ice Hockey
All port workers, locals and casuals welcome to Longshore drop-in hockey every Tuesday and Friday, from 10:30 am to 12 noon at the PNE Agrodome (use north lower entrance). Puck drops at 10:30 am SHARP! Starts Tuesday, September 29, 2015 … Continue reading
Local 500 2015 Election Bulletin (list of candidates and details)
Local 500’s elections for the 2015-2016 year will be held on November 26 and 27, 2015. Please read the attached bulletin for a list of candidates, as well as to obtain information on the advance poll, dates and times to … Continue reading
Notice of Motion re: Non Attendance at Membership Mtgs/Votes (Fines)
NOTICE OF MOTION to amend the LOCAL 500 CONSTITUTION: ARTICLE VIII MEETINGS & QUORUMS, Section 1 (d) Non Attendance (FINES) FROM: (i): Any Member who fails to attend a duly called Membership Meeting of Local 500 I.L.W.U. shall be fined … Continue reading
Vanterm Employees – Tool Box Talks
Tool Box Talks must be signed. It’s now the law. This is not admission of guilt. This is only to prove, in the event of an accident, that the tool box talk was performed. You can and WILL be fired … Continue reading
Centennial Maintenance Employees – Sign Off on Work
You must sign off when completing work on any equipment. It is the law under the Canadian Labour Code 125. (1)(k). You can and WILL be fired for refusing to do so. Centennial Maintenance Employees Sign Off on Work – … Continue reading
RTG Operator’s Agreement – March 2015
When the group is formed, a system of breaks will be decided on. Union Members may decide their breaks by cutting cards. The system of breaks used will be 2-2-4. The group will then rotate the breaks on a daily … Continue reading
Trust Fund for Ricky Ponte #42044
Please Support Your Fellow Worker… Ricky Ponte #42044 is a 33-year old Heavy Duty Mechanic. He started in the industry on December 2, 2005 and is currently on the “A” Board. Approximately 4 years ago Ricky was diagnosed with Spinocerebellar … Continue reading
Reminder to RWF Employees Applying for Different Jobs
If you are a Regular Work Force (RWF) employee who wishes to apply for a RWF job with a different employer you must quit your current RWF position before filling out the RWF job application form. This rule is an … Continue reading
Members and Casuals Seeking Medical Exemptions / Restrictions
You may no longer simply drop off an OFA (Occupational Fitness Assessment Form) at the Local 500 office. You must attend a joint ILWU/BCMEA meeting. Until July 7, 2015, the meetings will be on Fridays between the hours of 9 … Continue reading