TSI/VANTERM Emergency Vehicle Escort Procedure This is in the “First Aid Procedures” a. WHEN CALLING FIRE/AMBULANCE (9-911): Vanterm is located at 1300 Stewart Street, North Foot of Clark Drive overpass. Tell the Fire/Ambulance despatcher that a foreman will meet them … Continue reading
Despatch Coordinator’s Duties
As per Article XI, Section 1. Interpretation: of the Local 500 Constitution President Keserich has interpreted the duties of the Union Despatch Coordinators, which is in Article V Officers & Committee Members, A. General Duties, Section 8. Despatchers. Currently it … Continue reading
Rule 8 – Blue Signal Protection (Waterfront General Railway Operating Rules)
A blue flag displayed at one or both ends of equipment indicates that workers are in the vicinity of such equipment. When such signals are displayed the equipment must not be coupled to or moved. The removal of the blue … Continue reading
No Renewing Travel Cards
IMPORTANT INFORMATION RE: TRAVEL CARDS As of October 23, 2012, Travel Cards will no longer be renewed until further notice. Local 500 M&G (Membership & Grievance Committee)
Attention All Casual RTG Drivers
As per RTG Agreement, all Casual RTG Drivers must show up at the start of each shift. Failing to do so will result in charges being levied by the Union. Local 500 Officers
Weekly Indemnity Information Sheet
WEEKLY INDEMNITY INFORMATION SICK BENEFITS In the ILWU/BCMEA Health and Benefit Plan Text a weekly indemnity is provided for Union Members or Welfare Casuals under the age of 65 that meet the eligibility requirements. • In order to retain eligibility, … Continue reading
Dock Gantry Extensions
In order to help supply the industry needs in times of shortages, we have agreed to allow voluntary extensions. Dock Gantry Operators are allowed to plug in and take a job via telephone only if they are driving the crane … Continue reading
Working While Under Suspension
Working while under suspension is a violation of Local 500’s Despatch Rules. Automatic Penalties as passed at the October 18, 2006 Membership Meeting: • 1st Offence $100 + the shift’s pay • 2nd Offence $100 + 3 days off • … Continue reading
Respect of Union Officals
RESPECT OF UNION OFFICIALS Membership Motion #3075, dated December 4, 1972 states: That any Member or Casual who is abusive to any Union Official, either verbally or physically be charged before the M&G Committee. The Officers ILWU Local 500
Declaration of Availability Update for Casuals – Declare and Don’t Show: Possible 3-Day Suspension
DECLARATION OF AVAILABILITY UPDATE Effective May 1, 2012, Casuals that make themselves availableand DO NOT show up for despatch 15 shifts or more per month will be sent to the M&G AND RECEIVE A 3-DAY SUSPENSION. Mark Keserich President