The ILWU Canada Convention will convene on March 29, 2022 at the Maritime Labour Centre  Auditorium, 1880 Triumph Street, Vancouver. Resolutions for the Convention must be received at the ILWU Local 500 Office by Friday, February 11, 2022 at 5:00 … Continue reading →

We have been advised by the BCMEA that this week’s payroll will not be available on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 6:30 AM as previously advised. Unfortunately, the cheques will not be arriving until after 9 AM.  For persons coming … Continue reading →

The Annual Joint Industry Training for 2022 is now open. Applications can be picked up outside the Union Office on Victoria Drive –  fill them out and return them to the Local.   Applications must be returned by Thursday, December … Continue reading →

Any vacation days that you wish to report for 2021 must be done by no later than noon on December 24, 2021. There are no exceptions! (as per Black Book Document #66) Please read the attached bulletin for Local 500’s … Continue reading →

PENSIONERS’ MEETING JANUARY 6, 2022 POSTPONED Due to changes to COVID protocols implemented in mid December 2021, the Pensioners’ meeting  scheduled for January 6, 2022 HAS BEEN POSTPONED.  We’re hoping that we might hold a meeting in February 2022.  Stay … Continue reading →

Christmas Eve Friday, December 24, 2021 – 8 AM to NOON Christmas and Boxing Day Closed the following days in recognition of Christmas Day and Boxing Day stats: Monday, December 27 Tuesday, December 28 New Year’s Eve Friday, December 31, … Continue reading →

Notice from the BCMEA, December 2, 2021 RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS: In accordance with the Collective Agreement the following days will be Recognized Holidays: 1. Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2021 is a no work day for which Recognized Holiday Rates of … Continue reading →

Please click on the bulletin below to view the OFFICIAL results of the 2021 Local 500 elections.

The referendum ballot asking whether Union Members wished to resume full membership meetings in January 2022 following the prescribed COVID protocols was passed.  73% voted yes, while 27% voted no. See the attached bulletin

Starting December 1, Members and Casuals must come to the ILWU Local 500 office to report their vacation/BCMEA Days and apply for jobs and training – ANNUAL TRAINING MUST BE DONE IN PERSON. Application forms will be available outside the … Continue reading →