Ballots on the proposed Intertek 18-month contract extension were sent out by mail to be returned to the Local 500 Offices by 5:00 PM on November 23, 2023. The results were: 89% in favour of the extension 11% against The … Continue reading
13 Scholarships Awarded at November Membership Mtg
13 scholarship were awarded at the November Membership Meeting: Winner #1 – “The Sante Urrico Memorial Scholarship” – $1,000: Sanjeevin Singh Sihota, son of Parm Sihota. Winner #2 – “The Randy (The Rampage) Archibald Memorial Scholarship” – $1,000: Amanda Alves … Continue reading
No Illegal Parking at/around Despatch Hall!
The world does not revolve around you! Be courteous and get to the Hall a little early so you can find a proper/legal parking spot. DO NOT BLOCK FIRE LANES! OR MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR TRAFFIC TO GET PAST YOU.
PENSION PLAN 2023
2024 Relief Lines Now Open – closes Nov 30/23 @ 3 PM
2024 Relief Lines – apply at the Union Office on a Job Application Form Make sure to write “RELIEF LINES” on the Job Application Form. You can put the application through the mail slot in the door. Open to Union … Continue reading
Local 500 Young Workers Pub Night – Thurs, Nov 30/23 @ 6-9 PM
The Local 500 Young Workers Committee is holding a: Pub Night Taphouse in Coquitlam 6-9 PM Tickets $30 Click on the bulletin below to view ticket info, etc.
Nomination & Balloting Notice for Upcoming Local 500 Elections – NOW CLOSED
Local 500 Nominations for the positions of: President 2 Business Agents 1 Despatch Coordinator 1 Trustee 10 Executive Board Members 30 ILWU Canada Convention/Caucus Delegates 3 International Convention Delegates OPEN ON: Monday, October 16, 2023 at 8:00 AM CLOSES ON: … Continue reading
2023 Pensioners Scholarship Application Process – NOW CLOSED
The Local 500 Pensioners Organization has NOW CLOSED their 2023 Scholarship application process. Applications, including the required documentation, had to be returned to the Local 500 office by the end of the day on October 31, 2023. This was the … Continue reading
2023 Kids’ Christmas Party Registration – NOW CLOSED
To be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 in the Maritime Labour Centre Auditorium. View the bulletin and registration form below for details. Don’t forget that registrations CLOSE AT 5 PM ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND! Registrations close at the start … Continue reading
ILWU Local 400 “Save Our Sailors” Campaign
The jurisdiction of ILWU Local 400, located in the Maritime Labour Centre along side us, includes workers aboard ships, ferries, tankers, dredges, launches, water taxis, tugs, barges, oil response and other vessels as well as workers in related occupations ashore. … Continue reading