September 30, 2022, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, in recognition of the legacy of the Canadian Residential School System, will be observed as a statutory holiday for Longshore Workers. Counting Days August 28 through September 24 _________ The … Continue reading
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OFAs CANCELLED – WEDNESDAY, SEPT 21 (Medical Exemption Meeting)
The Joint BCMEA/ILWU Occupational Fitness Assessment (OFA) Meeting on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 is cancelled. Medical Exemption meetings will resume Wednesday, September 28. Be sure to submit your medical prior to the Wednesday.
MEMBERSHIP MEETING – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
ILWU Local 500 – General Membership Meeting Wednesday, September 21, 2022 6 PM Maritime Labour Centre 1880 Triumph Street, Vancouver, BC Agenda:. Swearing in 15 New Members There will be a $10.00 Fine for failing to attend
10K East Van Run Saturday, Sept 19 – Traffic Advisory
Please read the attached City of Vancouver Traffic Advisory for Saturday, September 19, 2022. Some roads will be closed or have traffic disruptions from 5AM to Noon (Powell Street will be affected).
Monday, September 19, 2022 is NOT a stat holiday (Queen Elizabeth II funeral)
Federally regulated employees (including longshore workers) are not eligible for a stat on Monday, September 19, 2022 in recognition of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. It is a normal work day on the waterfront and our office will be … Continue reading
Intertek Ratification Vote Results
The negotiated 18-month extension of the contract was passed. 79% voted in favour of the extension 21% percent voted against Please read the full notice below:
Mark’s Special 25% Discount – Sept 15-21/22
Need new boots or work gear? Please see the attached flyer… it entitles you to a 25% discount on regular priced merchandise from September 15-21/22 at any Mark’s store (discount does not apply to online shopping). This discount is available … Continue reading
No Pensioners Banquet in 2022
Local 500 regrets to inform you that due to the limited attendance at this year’s pensioners picnic, and the rising number of COVID cases, it has been decided that the Pensioners Banquet will be postponed for another year.
FINAL CALL for Resolutions for Longshore Contract 2023 (incl Resolution Form) – must be received by Local 500 office no later than 5 PM, Friday, Sept 16/22
The ILWU/BCMEA Collective Agreement (CA) will expire on March 31, 2023, 11:59:59 PM Now is the time to think about what changes you’d like to see in our next contract and to submit your thoughts to the Local 500 Caucus … Continue reading
CASUALS WHO DON’T HAVE AVG HRS – DAY SHIFT FIRST
ATTENTION CASUALS If you do not have your Board’s average hours, you must plug-in for DAY SHIFT FIRST ! 2022 A B C T OO R JAN 160 134 117 101 59 16 FEB 314 269 231 179 77 39 … Continue reading