2. (a) No work shall be performed on New Year’s Day, Labour Day or Christmas Day, except in case of an emergency involving safety of a vessel, life or property, and except as otherwise provided herein. 3. Nothing in this … Continue reading →

Casuals that ask to be plugged in late, or phone to be plugged in when they are not in the Despatch Hall, shall be charged with “Gimmicking the Despatch” and will be required to appear in front of the Membership … Continue reading →

Please see the bulletin from December 31, 2010 on Port Pass Violations and Penalties. The Union received communication from Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) Security that they wanted to see a warning/information notice coming from the Union rather than the Port … Continue reading →

The Petro-Pass station is NOT a parking lot for Longshore workers. If you are found ignoring this bulletin you will be charged and called in front of the M&G. Furthermore, we have instructed the Petro-Pass station to tow any vehicles … Continue reading →

5 O’CLOCK SHADOW AND HEAVY STUBBLE ARE CONSIDERED “BEARDS” – UPDATED Longshore workers must be clean shaven at time of despatch to be despatched to any “No Beards” jobs. If you have medical issues, get a doctor’s note. You will … Continue reading →

I.V.R. Telephone System Despatch Availability Period By Phone For the Day Despatch (6:45) 16:00-20:00 22:00 For the Night Despatch (15:00) 04:00-13:30 04:00-13:30 For the Graveyard Despatch (16:00) 04:00-13:30 15:30 For the 05:45 Despatch (17:45) 14:00-15:30 14:00-15:30 To Contact ILWU Despatch … Continue reading →

JOINT INDUSTRY TRAINING Western Stevedoring Safety Training – Important Update Effective May 1, 2013, if you have not received the one-day Break Bulk Training you will NOT BE ELIGIBLE for Labouring jobs at Lynnterm Open to All Members & Casuals … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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