At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, the clock will change to 3:00 a.m. As per Black Book Document #20 – When, in accordance with the Daylight Saving Act of British Columbia, clocks are advanced one hour in the Spring of … Continue reading
Call for Resolutions for Longshore Contract 2018 (incl Resolution Form)
Resolutions for the longshore Caucus must be received at the ILWU Local 500 Office by Friday, March 24, 2017 at 5:00 pm. Each resolution must deal with one subject. The ILWU Canada Longshore Caucus will convene from Monday, May 15-19, … Continue reading
Past Service Pension Adjustment (PSPA) 2017
Past Service Pension Adjustment (PSPA) Dear Sisters, Brothers and Casuals: When you become a Union Member you also become a Member of the Waterfront Industry Pension Plan (WIPP). Any years of service after 1997 that are recognized as credited service … Continue reading
Casuals – Automatic Suspension for Gimmicking Despatch (DOA or Plugged-in but not at Despatch)
This bulletin replaces the one posted on August 23, 2016. The penalties below are applicable to both of the following scenarios: Any Casual who makes him/herself available and doesn’t show up for Despatch without making him/herself unavailable, and we run … Continue reading
No Plugging in Late or by Phone When Not in Hall
This bulletin was originally posted on August 23, 2013. The Union’s position remains unchanged…you will be charged! Casuals that ask to be plugged in late, or phone to be plugged in when they are not in the Despatch Hall, shall … Continue reading
No Illegal Parking at Despatch Hall
The City tickets and tows vehicles illegally parked around the Despatch Hall. No Double Parking No Parking in Alley No Parking on Sidewalks
2016 Local 500 Official Election Results
Please click on the bulletin below to view the results of the 2016 Local 500 elections.
Annual Training for 2017 now open (til Dec 29/16)
The Annual Joint Industry Training for 2017 is now open. You can apply in the Local 500 coffee room until Thursday, December 29, 2016, 5:00 pm (drop your application into the bin). Please click below to view the training options … Continue reading
2496 Hours Reminder incl Contract Year
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
Food Bank & Winter Coat Collection
Food Bank & Winter Coat Collection The Local 500 Young Workers Committee is collecting non-perishable food items and warm, winter coats (adult & children’s) for the Vancouver Food Bank. Donations can be dropped off at the Local 500 Office until … Continue reading