NOMINATIONS FOR LOCAL 500 OFFICERS OPEN – MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2021 – 8 AM CLOSE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 – 5 PM The following positions are open: 1 President – 2 year term 2 Business Agents – 2 year … Continue reading →

CASUALS WORKING BULK OPERATOR MUST ATTEND Attendance will be taken! WEDNESDAY, OCT 20, 2021 4:00 PM MARITIME LABOUR CENTRE AUDITORIUM (MASKS REQUIRED)

The M&G has made some changes.  Demotions are listed on the files attached below. You may call the M&G on Fridays between 10 AM and 2:30 PM at the ILWU Local 500 office.  That is the only time you can … Continue reading →

Applications Close – Thursday, October 21, 2021 by 5:00PM There are apprenticeship applications available for the following trades: Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (only applicants meeting ITA pre-requisites for HD Equip Tech will be considered (see attached for more info) Millwright … Continue reading →

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is being observed by the BCMEA and member companies on Thursday, September 30, 2021 as a working holiday. The statutory holiday will be recognized in the same manner as all other recognized holidays in … Continue reading →

The Local 500 Pensioners Organization has opened their 2021 Scholarship application process. Applications, including the required documentation, must be returned to the Local 500 office by the end of the day on October 31, 2021. Completed applications and the accompanying … Continue reading →

ILWU Canada’s Scholarships for post secondary are open for application. Bulletins are available at the ILWU Local 500 office and here. University Scholarship Vocational School Scholarship

ILWU CANADA – Statement – August 26, 2021 “ILWU Canada supports vaccination against COVID-19 for every Canadian that can be vaccinated.  Science has demonstrated that vaccinations – alongside other measures like enhanced indoor ventilation, wearing masks and physical distancing – … Continue reading →

The Union hopes to hold a membership meeting in September, as long as COVID protocols allow.  Please watch for notification on the website or bulletins at Despatch and worksites.

  In recognition of the statutory holiday, the ILWU Local 500 office will be closed Monday August 2, 2021.