To make this election as fair and transparent as possible, the following points must be followed: 1. Bulletins are not to be defaced or torn down (use your power at the ballot box); 2. No offensive or demeaning material to … Continue reading
PCT Maintenance Employees
It has come to the Union’s attention that maintenance personnel are continually being asked to perform production work (washdown, working with sucker trucks, clean up, etc). If you are asked to perform maintenance work, it is your duty to inform … Continue reading
Attention Topside: Take Crane Out of Rest Position
ATTENTION TOPSIDE On Starting Vessels make sure that the Ship’s Crew takes the Crane out of the rest position before you operate the Crane. Rino Voci Business Agent
Working Without ILWU Local 514 Supervision
In May 1994 the Longshore Collective Agreement had been signed with the BCMEA but the Foremen were still negotiating theirs. One of the new provisions of the 1994 contract was the half hour meal period on the day shift. While … Continue reading
Harassment of Workers over 65
Harassment of Workers That Choose to Work Past the Age of 65 ILWU Canada and the BCMEA agreed that as of November 1, 2010 workers would be allowed to work and to be despatched as usual when they reach the … Continue reading
Notice to Participate Letter from WCB
When You Receive a ”Notice to Participate” Letter from WCB • You will receive a “Notice to Participate” form after the Board has accepted your WCB claim for a compensable injury. • You will receive this form because your accident … Continue reading
Respect for Employee Services Staff
The staff at Employee Services (349 Railway Street 4th floor – 604-689-7184) administers benefits on behalf of the Trustees of the ILWU-Employer Association Health and Benefit Plan. Treat them with respect, whether on the phone or in person, as all … Continue reading
Cell Phone Warning
Some Equipment Operators are endangering themselves and others by using cell phones while at work. ALL WORKERS are reminded to leave their cell phones turned off while at work. This is the policy of the Joint Industry Safety Committee. If … Continue reading
Gangways Not in Place Til Lines Secure
Gangways do not get put into place until Lines are secure.
Western – Lynnterm Seat Belt & Anti-idling Polcies
Western’s Lynnterm facility has operated with a seat belt policy and anti-idling policy for some time now. Unfortunately, there is a poor level of compliance and Western has requested the Union advise the Membership of these policies to help make … Continue reading