Whenever working alongside a ship, the Canada Labour Code (CLC) and Maritime Occupational Health and Safety (MOHS) regulations are extremely clear. Please read the bulletin below for detailed information.
Deadline Dec. 21 at 5:00 p.m. to report 2018 BCMEA vacation days
Please click on the bulletin below for more info.
2018 Local 500 OFFICIAL Election Results
Please click on the bulletin below to view the OFFICIAL results of the 2018 Local 500 elections.
Is Your Beneficiary Info Current? (incl list of workers missing documentation)
Is your beneficiary information on file up-to-date and current? Have you had a change in circumstance whereby your beneficiary should be changed? If you need to verify who you have listed as a beneficiary or want to change your existing … Continue reading
2018 ILWU Pensioners Scholarships – Awarded
We are pleased to report that the following people were selected as winners by a lottery draw at the November Local 500 Membership Meeting. Winner #1 – of the “Sante Urrico Memorial Scholarship” of $1000.00 is Rianne Provido, daughter of … Continue reading
Constitution and Bylaw Study – Members and Casuals Welcome
Ignorance of our responsibilities is no excuse since it is the duty of every member to read and understand this Constitution and Bylaws and the Declaration of Principles. They protect and strengthen our Union. They shall be strictly observed. Constitution … Continue reading
Casuals – If You’re on this List, You Must Pay MANPI Fines this Month!
MANPI = Made yourself available BUT you did not plug in thereby causing a shortage at Despatch. If you were not at the Hall at roll-call but were called by the Despatch Coordinator to fill a shortage, your MANPI fine … Continue reading
Annual Training for 2019 NOW OPEN (closes Thurs. Dec. 27 @ 3:00 p.m.)
The Annual Joint Industry Training for 2019 is now open. You can apply in the Local 500 coffee room until Thursday, December 27, 2018, 3:00 pm (drop your application into the bin provided). Click below to view the training options … Continue reading
New Rules for Casual Board Advancement & Demotions – Effective January 1, 2019
Please see attached bulletin for full details.
Notice of Motion – to amend the Local 500 Constitution: Article VI Charges, Trials, & Fines Section 5 (b)
to amend the LOCAL 500 CONSTITUTION: ARTICLE VI Charges, Trials, & Fines Section 5 (b) Change: (b) A suspension not to exceed three (3) months, or; To read: (b) A suspension not to exceed twelve (12) months, or; First reading … Continue reading