The Union and the BCMEA are in discussions to hand out Painters ratings to qualified individuals (final decision has not been made yet). In preparation, the Union would like to know which active Longshore workers have a Trades Qualification or … Continue reading
Request to Reduce Tax Deductions at Source
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) form T-1213 Vacation Pay will be available on or before Friday, February 8, 2013. Effective 2009 the BCMEA is required to calculate and withhold the full income taxes due on lump sum payments at the time … Continue reading
Replacements for Training or Upgrading
Any Member or Casual that calls a replacement for the 0100 shift to do training or upgrading and is getting paid on the dayshift will not be allowed to go out in rotation on the 0100 shift. Local 500 Officers
5 O’Clock Shadow and Heavy Stubble Are Considered “Beards”
• Longshore workers must be clean shaven at time of despatch to be despatched to any “No Beards” jobs. • You will not be despatched to VanWharves #1 or any other “No Beards” job if you cannot get a proper … Continue reading
Respect For Fellow Workers
There have been conflicts with outside truck drivers at the container terminals. Our Declaration of Principles #2 says, “We shall uphold the right of all to live and grow in a dignified manner and to be treated with decency and … Continue reading
Vanterm Emergency Vehicle Escort
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