Calendar

Nov 6 all-day
2 AM – Clocks Fall Back – 1 hour
Nov 10 @ 8:00 am – Dec 22 @ 1:15 am
The Annual Joint Industry Training for 2023 is now open. Applications can be picked up outside the Union Office on Victoria Drive –  fill them out and return them to the Local.   Applications must be returned by Thursday, December … Continue reading
Nov 11 all-day
UNION OFFICE CLOSED Counting days for the stat – Oct 9 – Nov 5, 2022
Dec 25 all-day
STAT OBSERVED ON THE DEC 25 ON THE WATERFRONT // UNION OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY DEC 26 IN RECOGNITION OF THE STAT Counting days for the stat – Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2022
Jan 13 @ 12:00 pm – Jan 19 @ 3:00 pm
JOBS – Gang Rotation closing Thursday, January 19, 2023 @ 3:00 pm First new start after Monday, January 23, 2023    
Mar 3 @ 12:00 pm – Mar 9 @ 3:00 pm
JOBS – Gang Rotation closing Thursday, March 9, 2023 @ 3:00 pm First new start after Monday, January 23, 2023    
Mar 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Boardroom 1 - Maritime Labour Centre
Agenda: Call to Order Introductions First Aid Reports – Secretary Treasurer John Urrico Review of Dock and Ship First Aid Duties Question & Answer Session
Apr 19 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Boardroom 1 - Maritime Labour Centre
Agenda: Topside doubles rules Manning Elevate Foreman Safety
Apr 19 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Auditorium - Maritime Labour Centre
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 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 … Continue reading
Jun 2 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 8 @ 3:00 pm
JOBS – Gang Rotation closing Thursday, June 8, 2023 @ 3:00 pm First new start after Monday, June 12, 2023    
Jun 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Boardroom 1 - Maritime Labour Centre
Get Involved – Join the Young Workers’ Committee!
Sep 1 @ 12:00 pm – Sep 14 @ 3:00 pm
JOBS – Gang Rotation closing Thursday, September 14, 2023 @ 3:00 pm First new start after Monday, September 18, 2023    
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 @ 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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Nov 30 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Taphouse Coquitlam
Click below to view the bulletin 23 11 30 YW Pub Night
Jan 12 @ 12:00 pm – Jan 18 @ 3:00 pm
JOBS – Gang Rotation closing Thursday, January 18, 2024 @ 3:00 pm First new start after Monday, January 22, 2024    
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 … Continue reading
May 31 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 6 @ 3:00 pm
JOBS – Gang Rotation closing Thursday, June 6, 2024 @ 3:00 pm First new start after Monday, June 10, 2024    
Jun 18 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm New Brighton Park Memorial Stone
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 … Continue reading
Jul 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm New Brighton Park
2024 Picnic Bulletin  
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. … Continue reading
Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm – Nov 28 @ 3:00 pm
JOBS – Gang Rotation closing Thursday, November 28, 2024 @ 3:00 pm Click above for more information. First new start after Monday, December 2, 2024    
Jan 10 @ 12:00 pm – Jan 16 @ 3:00 pm
JOBS – Gang Rotation closing Thursday, January 16, 2025 @ 3:00 pm Click above for more information. First new start after Monday, January 20, 2024