To receive granted time while off on Worksafe BC Wage Loss you must submit your first and last wage loss pay stubs to Employee Services on the 4th floor at 349 Railway Street, Vancouver. Peter Haines, Secretary Treasurer.
No Despatch Before Established Despatch Times
Sisters and Brothers, Some Members have been approaching the BCMEA Despatchers to be despatched before the wickets are closed. This is contrary to the terms of the Collective Agreement. One of the BCMEA’s demands when we went into negotiations was … Continue reading
Dust at Vanterm
There have been reports of dusty conditions at Vanterm. The dust comes from a variety of sources, including rail trucks, yard and adjacent sit es. The dust HAS NOT been found by HRSDC as exceeding regulatory levels. The dust will … Continue reading
Vandalism Will Not Be Tolerated
Persons discovered: damaging personal or company property OR defacing or putting graffiti on walls or machinery WILL BE CHARGED and brought before the M&G. This includes all areas at the Despatch Hall. These are serious charges. Penalties can include deregistration. … Continue reading
Know Your Collective Agreement
Article 10 – Recognized Holidays, Section 10.01(7) reads: “Days (up to 5 per week) for which an employee receives Workers’ Compensation or Weekly Indemnity payments, will count toward the calculation for eligibility for Recognized Holiday Pay providing the employee has … Continue reading
Vandalism WILL NOT Be Tolerated
Persons discovered: damaging defacing or putting graffiti on walls or machinery will be charged and brought before the M&G. These are serious charges. Penalties can include deregistration. ILWU Local 500 Business Agents
Hard Hats are Mandatory When Lashing
Hard hats are mandatory when lashing on container vessels. Please wear them for your safety. If you do not have a hard hat they are available at the Despatch Hall Paulo Branco, Business Agent.
Drivers at Centerm & Vanterm
Attention: Drivers Centerm & Vanterm NO cutting through the Gantry legs inside 100 feet. Heads up when driving under Gantries and RTG – beware of lids and containers overhead. NO cutting through container blocks in the yard. Paulo Branco, Business … Continue reading
Anyone Removing or Tampering With Safety Bulletins is Subject to Immediate Deregistration
Anyone Removing or Tampering With Safety Bulletins is Subject to Immediate Deregistration (i.e. DP World Wind Policy) Anyone removing or tampering with Safety Bulletins is subject to immediate deregistration. Recently, the Chair of the Local 500 Safety Committee agreed to … Continue reading
Critical Incident Course
Open to all Shop & Safety Stewards This course is designed to assist shop and safety stewards in dealing wiOth the stress of workplace injuries and fatalities. This two (2) day course will be held towards the end of May … Continue reading