Monday, January 2, 2023 is the recognized stat for New Year’s for both longshore workers and our office staff.  As such, we will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 8 AM. Have a safe and happy New Year’s Eve. … Continue reading →

Christmas Day (Sunday, Dec 25) No Work from 12noon Saturday, Dec 24 to 1:00AM Monday, Dec 26.  Note: Christmas is the only stat that when it falls on a Sunday it remains on the Sunday and does not get pushed … Continue reading →

This week, due to the snow, we are allowing you to print off the application form below and to email the completed form to the office as follows   admin@ilwu500.org Please put your name and work number in the subject … Continue reading →

All BCMEA vacation days for 2022 must be booked by 12 noon on December 23, 2022. No exceptions!! (this week, due to the snow, we are allowing you to access the vacation form (see below) and email it to us … Continue reading →

27th Annual Labour Community Holiday Event December 23, 2022 4 to 8 PM Maritime Labour Centre ————————– Volunteers needed to help put together hampers, gifts, set-up, clean up, etc. To donate, or volunteer email – labourholidayevent@bcfed.ca   (subject line – holiday … Continue reading →

Taxation Year = hours worked from the first paycheque of 2022 to the final paycheque that you receive in 2022 –  this is the amount that will appear on your T4 slip Taxation year is used to calculate your pension … Continue reading →

Christmas falls on a Sunday this year.  In order to accommodate those that pick up their pay cheques at Despatch the following hours for the Cheque Distribution Wicket will be open the following hours: Week Ending December 17, 2022 – … Continue reading →

It is with regret that we must postpone our Annual Children’s Christmas Party for another year. We hope to be able to resume the tradition in December of 2023. Thank you for your understanding and may you and your family … Continue reading →

Please click on the bulletin below to view the OFFICIAL results of the 2022 Local 500 elections.