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Category Archives: Casuals

Casuals – Automatic Suspension for Gimmicking Despatch (DOA or Plugged-in but not at Despatch)

Posted on January 17, 2017

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

Posted on January 16, 2017

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

Posted on August 26, 2016

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

Posted on February 12, 2016

Past Service Pension Adjustment (PSPA) for 2016

Callbacks for Casuals

Posted on January 19, 2016

Any Casuals that are called back and ask to be knocked off will be down for 24-hours. If you are called back and don’t go to work and don’t call a replacement, you will be charged with failing to show … Continue reading →

Past Service Pension Adjustment (PSPA) for 2015

Posted on June 11, 2015

–     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 (a Pensionable Year) for Pension Plan purposes, will … Continue reading →

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