If your work number is listed on the enclosed 3-page bulletin, you must appear before the M&G Committee to explain your lack of plug-ins. As this document is posted on our website, we have removed all longshore workers’ names from … Continue reading
Category Archives: Casuals
Casuals listed on Bulletin must attend September 28, 2017 meeting with the M&G re: lack of plug-ins
If your work number is listed on the enclosed 3-page bulletin, you must appear before the M&G Committee to explain your lack of plug-ins. As this document is posted on our website, we have removed all longshore workers’ names from … Continue reading
Casuals Listed on Bulletin Must Attend August 3 Meeting With M&G Re: Low Hours and/or Lack of Plug-ins
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 the first 1/2 of this year and/or your lack of plug-ins. As this document is posted … Continue reading
Roll Call at Despatch for Casuals
From this date forward, April 26, 2017, there will be a roll call taken at Despatch for every shift. If you are not in the Hall when your name is called, you will be charged with Gimmicking Despatch by the … Continue reading
Mandatory Casual Plug-ins & Penalties
Effective May 1, 2017, for a 6-month trial period, Casuals must plug-in as follows… “A”, “B”, “C” Boards 20 separate days per month “T” Board 20 separate days per month “OO” Board 20 separate days per month “R” Board 15 … Continue reading
Past Service Pension Adjustment (PSPA) 2017
Past Service Pension Adjustment (PSPA) Dear Sisters, Brothers and Casuals: When you become a Union Member you also become a Member of the Waterfront Industry Pension Plan (WIPP). Any years of service after 1997 that are recognized as credited service … Continue reading
Casuals – Automatic Suspension for Gimmicking Despatch (DOA or Plugged-in but not at Despatch)
This bulletin replaces the one posted on August 23, 2016. The penalties below are applicable to both of the following scenarios: Any Casual who makes him/herself available and doesn’t show up for Despatch without making him/herself unavailable, and we run … Continue reading
No Plugging in Late or by Phone When Not in Hall
This bulletin was originally posted on August 23, 2013. The Union’s position remains unchanged…you will be charged! Casuals that ask to be plugged in late, or phone to be plugged in when they are not in the Despatch Hall, shall … Continue reading
Casuals – If You Plug In & Are Not At Despatch You’ll Be Suspended
ATTENTION: ALL LOCAL 500 CASUALS Any Casual who plugs in and then is not physically present at Despatch will be automatically suspended. First offence: 3-day suspension Second offence: 7-day suspension IMPORTANT NOTE: If you plug in and then … Continue reading
Past Service Pension Adjustment (PSPA) 2016
Past Service Pension Adjustment (PSPA) for 2016