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
Past Service Pension Adjustment (PSPA) for 2015
– 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 (a Pensionable Year) for Pension Plan purposes, will … Continue reading
Possible Chickenpox Exposure at Neptune #3 May 15-18
DID YOU WORK A PHOSROCK SHIP AT NEPTUNE #3 MAY 15-18????? If so, you may have been exposed to CHICKENPOX!! On May 15, 2015, a crew member joined the vessel Ultra Saskatchewan at Neptune # 3. On May 17, the … Continue reading
Pension Plan Update – April 2015
Please click below to read the most recent pension plan update, including a table showing pension rates for years of service. You may have to drag your page open a bit wider to accommodate the entire table: