Calendar

Apr
19
Wed
Pension Seminar – April 19 – 5 PM @ Auditorium - Maritime Labour Centre
Apr 19 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Pension Seminar

Agenda:

  • Info on Pension Entitlements
  • Question & Answer Period

 

Please ensure your beneficiary card is up-to-date.  Cards will be made available.

Apr
28
Fri
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
Tue
Westray Coal Mine Disaster Remembered
May 9 all-day
Jun
2
Fri
Squamish Category “A” – closing Thursday, June 8, 2023 @ 3:00 pm
Jun 2 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 8 @ 3:00 pm

Click below to view the bulletin:

Squamish Category “A” – closing Thursday, June 8, 2023 @ 3:00 pm

  • 4 Positions Available
    • Must be capable of being trained for Lift Truck or Checker
Jun
22
Thu
YOUNG WORKERS’ COMMITTEE MEETING @ Boardroom 1 - Maritime Labour Centre
Jun 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Get Involved – Join the Young Workers’ Committee!

Sep
1
Fri
Category Increases – closing Sept 14, 2023 @ 3:00 pm
Sep 1 @ 12:00 pm – Sep 14 @ 3:00 pm

Click below to view the bulletin:

Category Increases – closing Thursday, September 14, 2023 @ 3:00 pm

CATEGORY INCREASES

  • 1  TOPSIDE
  • 1 WHEAT SPECIALTY
  • 4  WAREHOUSE
  • 4  MACHINE
Squamish Category “A” – closing Thursday, September 14, 2023 @ 3:00 pm
Sep 1 @ 12:00 pm – Sep 14 @ 3:00 pm

Click below to view the bulletin:

Squamish Category “A” – closing Thursday, September 14, 2023 @ 3:00 pm

  • 5 Positions Available
    • Must be capable of being trained for Lift Truck or Checker
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
24
Fri
2024 Annual Training closing Thursday, December 28, 2023 @ 3PM
Nov 24 @ 8:00 am – Dec 28 @ 3:00 pm

The Annual Joint Industry Training for 2024 is now open.

Bulletin with training options and applications are available out front of the Local 500 office, 111 Victoria Dr.

Fill out the application and drop it into the large, silver ballot box.  

All Applications must be received by Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 3:00 PM.  DO NOT FOLD THE APPLICATION!

The silver ballot box will be outside the Local 500 office doors on Victoria Drive during office hours (8 AM to 5 PM – Monday to Friday, except for the final day when the posting closes at 3PM).  If dropping off a completed form after hours, you can drop it off through the mail slot in the front doors.  AGAIN, PLEASE DO NOT FOLD THE APPLICATION.

MAKE SURE TO LIST THE NUMBER OF THE CHOICE(S) YOU WANT, NOT THE NAME OF THE TRAINING!

Please click below to view the training options that are open:

2024 Annual Training Posting – Closing Dec 28/23 3PM

2024 Training Application

If you wish to email your application to us (admin@ilwu500.org), please put “ANNUAL TRAINING” in the subject line.