Effective June 1, 2019, all Union Members are allowed to work in Local 502’s jurisdiction without restriction.
Category Archives: General
STRIKE VOTE RESULTS – May 10, 2019 (Local 500 members)
The results of the strike vote held May 8, 9, 2019 show 98.4% in favour of supporting strike action agains the member companies of the BC Maritime Employers Association, if necessary. Click the link below to see the bulletin.
***STRIKE VOTE*** MAY 8 & 9, 2019 (Local 500 Members)
ILWU Canada’s Negotiating Committee has authorized the ILWU Longshore Locals to conduct a strike vote on May 8 and 9, 2019. Local 500 Members may vote at the Union Office from 6 am to 6 pm on both days, and … Continue reading
2019 Annual Local 500 Golf Tournament – Registration Now Open
Local 500’s Annual Golf Tournament will be held: Monday, September 2, 2019 Swan-e-set Bay Resort & Country Club 16651 Rannie Road, Pitt Meadows, BC Entry fee is $150 per person For further details and the registration form, please open the … Continue reading
ILWU Young Workers Conference – Apply Now!
ILWU Canada is hosting a three-day Young Workers Conference on September 4 – 6, 2019 at the Maritime Labour Centre located at 1880 Triumph Street in Vancouver. WHO CAN APPLY? All members and casuals aged 35 and under are welcome … Continue reading
Waterfront Training Centre CLOSED Until March 12-18, 2019
Please be advised that the Waterfront Training Centre is closed from March 12-17, 2019 inclusive. Any scheduled training during that period will need to be rescheduled. All site training is going forward. If you are scheduled to attend VanWharves, Vanterm … Continue reading
Daylight Savings Time Takes Effect Sunday, March 10, 2019 @ 2 am
At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning March 10, the clock will change to 3:00 a.m. As per Black Book Document #20 – When, in accordance with the Daylight Saving Act of British Columbia, clocks are advanced one hour in the … Continue reading
CANCELLED – 60 “A” Board Casuals Orientation Meeting February 12, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.
THIS ORIENTATION IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED, TBA. Attached is a 2-page list showing the work numbers of the 60 most senior “A” Board Casuals who are to attend a Union Orientation Meeting on: Tuesday, … Continue reading
Trades Meeting Wednesday February 13, 2019 @ 5:00 p.m.
Trades Meeting – Open to all Union and Casual trades persons Wednesday February 13, 2019 @ 5:00 p.m. at the Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St., Auditorium. Chair: Steve Ross, Business Agent For more details click on the bulletin below.
Dock Gantry & Topside Meeting Wednesday February 13, 2019 @ 5:00 p.m.
Dock Gantry and Topside Meeting – NOTE LOCATION CHANGE IN BOLD BELOW Wednesday February 13, 2019 @ 5:00 p.m. at the Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St., Conference Room (downstairs). Chair: Bill Hoadley, Business Agent For more details click on … Continue reading