Calendar

Mar
7
Wed
60 “A” Board Casuals – Union Orientation Meeting
Mar 7 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Attached is a 2-page list showing the work numbers of the 60 most senior “A” Board Casuals who are to attend a Union Orientation Meeting on:

Wednesday, March 7, 2018
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Maritime Labour Centre Auditorium
1880 Triumph Street, Vancouver, BC

All Casuals are required to attend an Orientation meeting prior to becoming “Union”.

For privacy reasons, names have been left off the list.

 

ILWU Local 500 Education Committee

PS…  Make sure you check both pages of the bulletin.

BULLETIN – 18 03 07 Casual Orientation

 

Apr
16
Mon
ILWU Canada Convention (Vancouver, BC)
Apr 16 – Apr 20 all-day
May
18
Fri
2018 Trade Apprenticeship Vacancies closing Friday, June 1, 2018 @ 5:00 pm
May 18 @ 8:00 am – Jun 1 @ 5:00 pm

There are a number of apprenticeship positions available in the following trades:

– Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
– Millwright
– Electrician

These positions are only open to registered Local 500 Members and Casuals.

To read the full bulletin and particulars:

2018 Trade Apprenticeship Vacancies closing Friday, June 1, 2018 @ 5:00 pm

Applications are available at the Local 500 office or you may also print from the link below.

2018 Application for Apprenticeships

Jun
4
Mon
ILWU International Convention (Portland, OR)
Jun 4 – Jun 8 all-day
Jun
18
Mon
Ballantyne Memorial – Monday, June 18, 2018 @ 11:00 am New Brighton Park @ New Brighton Park
Jun 18 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

On June 18, 1936, 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 actions of that day continue to be a constant reminder of who we are and the importance of maintaining this thread from our past to the present day.  We belong here, and here we will stay!

In 2010, as part of the remembrance of the 75th Anniversary of Ballantyne, a permanent memorial was erected at New Brighton Park.  Since then, a small group of Longshore Pensioners have met annually at the memorial on June 18 at 11:00 am in an informal recognition of the events that helped form our ILWU Canada.

We will meet again at the memorial this year.  Drop by, bring a friend/family member and spend a bit of time socializing and remembering.

DATE:  MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018

TIME:  11:00 AM

PLACE:  NEW BRIGHTON PARK, BALLANTYNE MEMORIAL SITE

 

Jun
29
Fri
Jobs – Gang Rotation Closing July 12, 2018 @ 3:00 pm
Jun 29 @ 12:00 pm – Jul 12 @ 3:00 pm
Sep
3
Mon
Annual ILWU Local 500 Labour Day Golf Classic, Monday, September 3, 2018 @ Swan-e-set Bay Resort & Country Club
Sep 3 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sep
28
Fri
Jobs – Gang Rotation Closing October 18, 2018 @ 3:00 pm
Sep 28 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 18 @ 3:00 pm
Oct
22
Mon
Nominations for Annual (2018) Local 500 Elections Open in October
Oct 22 @ 8:00 am – Nov 9 @ 5:00 pm

Please read the attached bulletin to view what positions are open for this year’s Local 500 elections:

Local 500 2018 Nomination & Balloting Notice

Elections will be held on Thursday and Friday, November 29 and 30, 2018.  The bulletin details the travelling ballot box schedule.

Advance Poll will be on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 (you must meet specific criteria to be eligible to vote in the advance poll)

 

 

Nov
20
Tue
Advance Poll – Annual Local 500 Elections
Nov 20 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

ADVANCE POLL:  8 am to 5 pm on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 only, at ILWU, Local 500 Union Office.

To be eligible to vote in the Advance Poll a Member must meet one of the following criteria which must occur during the week of the Elections:

  1. Book at least four (4) days of Vacation Time that includes the week of the Elections.
  2. Be scheduled for treatment in a Health Care Facility on Election Days.
  3. Be out of town conducting Union Business.

To read the entire Nomination & Balloting Notice, click here (BULLETIN NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL OCTOBER 2018)