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 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 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

Working safely requires the wearing of attire that will not cause a safety hazard. Loose clothing and dangling chains can pose a serious threat in the workplace. Depending on the job, rings can pose a hazard. Wrist watches and bracelets … Continue reading →

TRANSFERS TO RATINGS The Business Agents are being questioned by Members about having to accept transfers from the job that they picked, to work that they are rated for. The Business Agent’s duty by the Local 500 Constitution is to, … Continue reading →

RWF Employees All RWF employees must follow the “50-30-20 Rule” as reinterpreted at the June 11, 2008 Membership Meeting to mean: “That 50-30-20 means the percentage of the jobs on the shift in each category.” Any RWF employee not following … Continue reading →

11.01 Employees will be granted vacation pay on the following basis: – Up to 5 years’ service (inclusive) ………….. 4% of earnings – 6 to 10 years’ service (inclusive) …………… 7% of earnings – 11 to 14 years’ service (inclusive) … Continue reading →

To the Members of ILWU Local 500 The Union Office Staff is not authorized to advise you on any of the issues that you may have with your life on the waterfront. They are employed to follow the direction of … Continue reading →

Sisters and Brothers There is a “new” deduction on your pay cheque. This new deduction, which appears as 500WGASS, is designed to collect Union dues in arrears. This came about because of the outsourcing of the Pay Office from the … Continue reading →

Effective immediately all Casuals are required to self -declare in accordance with the following schedule: Day Shift Availability: Between 16:00 – 20:00 the previous day Night & Graveyard Availability: Between 04:00 – 13:30 the same day 5:45 Availability: Between 14:00 – … Continue reading →