Calendar

Sep
20
Wed
Trades Information Meeting, Sept 20, 2023, 5:00 PM
Sep 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Trades information meeting in the Auditorium, 1880 Triumph Street
Maritime Labour Centre

All tradespersons invited to attend

Oct
16
Mon
Nominations for 2023 Annual Local 500 Elections Open on October 16
Oct 16 @ 8:00 am – Nov 3 @ 5:00 pm

Nominations open Monday, October 16, 2023, 8 AM, and close on November 3, 2023 at 5 PM.

A link to view what positions are open in this year’s Local 500 election will be made active closer to the date.

If you wish to run for any position(s), please phone into the Local 500 office and advise the staff.

If you are putting your name forward, you may not have an application in at Local 514, the Foreman’s Local.

Nov
30
Thu
Local 500 Young Workers Committee Meeting @ Taphouse Coquitlam
Nov 30 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Click below to view the bulletin

23 11 30 YW Pub Night

Mar
8
Fri
International Women’s Day
Mar 8 all-day
Apr
28
Sun
National Day of Mourning (Day for Workers Killed or Injured on the job)
Apr 28 all-day

In Canada National Day of Mourning takes place on April 28, 2020. The National Day of Mourning is observed annually in Canada and sometimes called Workers Mourning Day. It commemorates workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness due to workplace related hazards and incidents.

May
9
Thu
Westray Coal Mine Disaster Remembered
May 9 all-day
Jun
18
Tue
COMMEMORATING THE BATTLE OF BALLENTYNE @ New Brighton Park Memorial Stone
Jun 18 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

On June 18, 1935 violence on the Longshore picket line, instigated by police and goons on behalf of the Shipping Federation and their allies, became part of our history.  That battle was lost but the war was won.  The events of that day are a reminder of why militant solidarity should always remain at the core of the Union.

A permanent memorial stone no stands at New Brighton Park, where Longshore pensioners and workers will gather to recognize the events that eventually led to the formation of ILWU Canada.  Join us to hear from speakers, to learn about the history of the Battle of Ballantyne, and build solidarity as we remember why we belong here.

Commemorate the Day at New Brighton Park,  Tuesday, June 18 at 11 AM.

Jul
18
Thu
Annual Pensioners’ Picnic @ New Brighton Park
Jul 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Jul
26
Fri
2024 Trade Apprenticeship Vacancies – HD Equipment Technician, Millwright, Industrial Electrician – closing Friday, August 16, 2024 @ 5PM
Jul 26 @ 8:00 am – Aug 16 @ 5:00 pm

2024 Apprenticeship Vacancies closing August 16, 2024 5PM (click to view notice)

  • HD Equipment Technician
  • Millwright
  • Industrial Electrician

closing Friday, August 16, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Applications are available at the Local 500 office or click on the link below to print.

2024 Application form for Apprenticeship

Oct
15
Tue
Nominations for 2024 Annual Local 500 Elections Open on October 15
Oct 15 @ 8:00 am – Nov 1 @ 5:00 pm

Nominations open Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 8 AM, and close on November 1, 2024 at 5 PM.

Click here to view what positions are open in this year’s Local 500 election.

Here is a general guideline to the Nomination Rules.

If you are putting your name forward, you may not have an application in at Local 514, the Foreman’s Local.