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 … Continue reading
JOBS – Gang Rotation closing Thursday July 11, 2019 @ 3:00 pm
JOBS – Gang Rotation closing Thursday October 24, 2019 @ 3:00 pm
The Federal Election will take place on Monday, October 21, 2019 across the country. In BC, the polls will be open from 7 am to 7 pm. The Canada Elections Act provides that every employee who is qualified to vote … Continue reading
Please read the attached bulletin to view what positions are open for this year’s Local 500 elections: Local 500 2019 Nomination & Balloting Notice Elections will be held on Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29, 2019. The bulletin details … Continue reading
ADVANCE POLL: 8 am to 5 pm on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 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 … Continue reading
Local 500 will be holding its Annual Elections on: Thursday, November 28, 2019 and Friday, November 29, 2019 from 6 am to 6 pm each day Please click on the bulletin below for details about the positions, the advance poll, … Continue reading
Local 500 will be holding its Annual Elections on: Thursday, November 28, 2019 and Friday, November 29, 2019 from 6 am to 6 pm each day Please click on the bulletin below for details about the positions, the advance poll, … Continue reading
JOBS – Gang Rotation closing Thursday, January 9, 2020 @ 3:00 pm
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
JOBS – Gang Rotation closing Thursday, May 14, 2020 @ 3:00 pm
Due to COVID-19 and the restrictions regarding groups gathering, this year’s 2020 Battle of Ballantyne Memorial is CANCELLED. Ballantyne Memorial The ILWU Canada Pensioners Organization at Vancouver, BC is once again organizing a memorial in recognition of the violence on … Continue reading
Bulletin regarding open positions will be available in fall of 2020.
Nominations for the 2020 Local 500 Election close today, Friday, November 6, 2020 at 5:00 PM. To nominate yourself, call into the Local 500 Office and give your name as you would like it to appear on the ballot to … Continue reading
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
JOBS – Gang Rotation closing Thursday, Sept 23, 2021 @ 3:00 pm
Nominations open on Monday, October 18, 2021, 8 AM, and close on November 5, 2021 at 5 PM. Click on the following link to view what positions are open in this year’s Local 500 election: 2021 Nomination Bulletin If you … Continue reading
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