Provincial Election – Saturday, October 19, 2024 8 AM to 8 PM The Provincial Election is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024. In British Columbia, the polls will be open for voting from 8 AM to 8 … Continue reading →

NOTICE OF MOTION to amend the LOCAL 500 CONSTITUTION Article V: Officers & Committee Members:  Part D: Elections The Executive proposes the following Constitutional change: Currently reads: Article V: Officers & Committee Members, Part D: Elections Page #13 Section 5.  No member … Continue reading →

Pension Seminar October 23, 2024 5 PM Maritime Labour Centre Auditorium 1880 Triumph Street Agenda Info on Pension Adjustments Question & Answer Please ensure your beneficiary cards are up to date.  Cards will be made available if required.

Local 500 Nominations for the positions of: 1 Vice President 1 Secretary Treasurer 2 Business Agents 1 Despatch Coordinator 2 Trustees 10 Executive Board Members 4 ILWU Canada Executive/Longshore Executive 30 Caucus Delegates OPEN ON: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at … Continue reading →

Jason Mushtuk on behalf of Metro Vancouver is asking for feedback from Local 500 Members and Casuals that were possibly affected by an incident that occurred on the morning of January 21, 2024. Local 500 asks our Members and Casuals … Continue reading →

Currently, Weekly Indemnity pays their benefits a week in advance. Starting on November 8, 2024, the payments will be made a week after the benefit period, just like your paycheques.  You get your pay the week after you’ve earned it.  … Continue reading →

The Local 500 Pensioners Organization has opened their 2024 Scholarship application process. Applications, including the required documentation, must be returned to the Local 500 office by 5PM on October 31, 2024. Completed applications and the accompanying documentation can be placed … Continue reading →

ATTENTION:  LOCAL 500 MEMBERS WHO WORK UNDER THE ILWU LOCAL 500 / INTERTEK COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT We are preparing to enter into bargaining with Intertek. What changes would you like to see to the Collective Agreement? Submit your recommendations to the … Continue reading →

Mark’s is offering 25% off regularly priced merchandise from September 15-21, 2024. You will need to show the attached pdf to get the discount.      

Click below to view a copy of the new Collective Agreement covering your working conditions from April 1, 2023 thru March 31, 2027. Collective Agreement 2023-2027 To view previous Collective Agreements or the current Black Book, go to this page.