All RWF employees must follow the “50-30-20 Rule” as reinterpreted at the June 11, 2008 Membership Meeting to mean: “That 50-30-20 means the percentage of the jobs on the shift in each category.” Any RWF employee not following the 50-30-20 … Continue reading
Category Archives: Despatch
TRADES – Electrician Rating for Certified Electricians Closing Thursday, April 20, 2017 @ 5:00 pm
If you’re a current Longshore Local 500 employee with an Interprovincial or BC Electrician TQ (construction or industrial) and would like this rating added to your plate for increased work opportunities, please submit a copy of your Electrical Qualification to … 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
No Illegal Parking at Despatch Hall
The City tickets and tows vehicles illegally parked around the Despatch Hall. No Double Parking No Parking in Alley No Parking on Sidewalks
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
Workers Calling Replacement On Shift Lose Button
ATTENTION: ALL MEMBERS & CASUALS Local 500 Membership Affirmed Despatch Motion D2008-7-00 at the June 15, 2016 Membership Meeting At the June 15, 2016 General Membership Meeting the Membership voted to affirm the following motion passed by the Executive on … Continue reading
Callbacks for Casuals
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
Gimmicking 1 AM (0100) Despatch
Anyone caught gimmicking the 1 AM (0100) despatch……
2496 Hours Reminder & Update
M/S/C that Members or Casuals be allowed to work a maximum of “2496” hours in a contract year. This shall include all hours: ILWU/BCMEA, Training, Union Business, future jurisdiction and T&T hours. To determine 2496 we use CONTRACT HOURS on … Continue reading