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Category Archives: Casuals

New Rules for Casual Board Advancement & Demotions – Effective January 1, 2019

Posted on November 30, 2018

Please see attached bulletin for full details.

All “T” Board Casuals to pay $20 p/mo. despatch fees – EFFECTIVE OCT. 1, 2018

Posted on October 11, 2018

All “T” Board Casuals to pay $20.00 per month in despatch fees. As per the motion passed at the September 12, 2018 Membership Meeting: “ ‘T’ Board Casuals to pay $20.00 Despatch Fees.” All “T” Board Casuals MUST REPORT TO … Continue reading →

CASUALS – Notice of Fines For Making Yourself Available but Not Plugging In

Posted on September 19, 2018

Urgent Notice to All Casuals (this bulletin replaces any and all previous bulletins on this subject matter in respect to penalties) RE:   PENALTIES FOR MAKING YOURSELF AVAILABLE BUT NOT PLUGGING IN The Local 500 Executive passed the following motion … Continue reading →

100 “A” Board Casuals to attend Union Orientation on either September 11 or 18, 2018 (see which list you’re on)

Posted on August 24, 2018

Attached are 2-pages listing the work numbers of the 100 most senior “A” Board Casuals who are to attend a Union Orientation Meeting on either: Tuesday, September 11, 2018  OR  Tuesday, September 18, 2018 (SEE WHICH LIST YOU ARE ON) … Continue reading →

Casuals Listed on Bulletin Must Attend September 6/18 Meeting With M&G Re: Low Hours for 2018

Posted on August 24, 2018

If your work number is listed on the enclosed 3-page bulletin, you must appear before the M&G Committee to explain your low hours for 2018. As this document is posted on our website, we have removed all longshore workers’ names … Continue reading →

Effective Immediately: Urgent Notice to All Casuals

Posted on August 24, 2018

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY URGENT NOTICE TO ALL CASUALS Any Casuals that make themselves available but do not come to the Despatch Hall to plug in, and if the Hall is cleared and there are shortages… The following fines will automatically apply: … Continue reading →

Squamish “A” Board Mandatory Squamish Plug-ins

Posted on May 16, 2018

If you’re on the Squamish “A” Board, you applied to be there and it’s your obligation to service Squamish first.  As such, effective May 16, 2018, for a 6-month trial period, Casuals on the Squamish “A” Board must plug-in in … Continue reading →

Revised List of Casuals Fined for Not Attending Mandatory Apr 25 or 26/18 Meetings

Posted on May 16, 2018

The attached revised bulletin lists individuals who did not attend the mandatory Casual meetings held on April 25 and 26, 2018 and have been assessed a fine for their non-attendance. In case you’re wondering why some work numbers are crossed … Continue reading →

60 “A” Board Casuals to attend Union Orientation on March 7, 2018, 11 am-2 pm

Posted on February 28, 2018

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 … Continue reading →

Casuals Listed on Bulletin Must Attend March 2 Meeting With M&G Re: Low Hours for 2017

Posted on February 23, 2018

If your work number is listed on the enclosed 2-page bulletin, you must appear before the M&G Committee to explain your low hours for 2017. As this document is posted on our website, we have removed all longshore workers’ names … Continue reading →

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