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.  

APPAREL STORE – OPEN – MLC AUDITORIUM MONDAY, JUNE 28 TO FRIDAY, JULY 2 – 8 AM TO 6 PM 2021 Clothing Sale POSTER

An update from the Port of Vancouver states that the Centennial Rd overpass will open on July 1, 2021, not June 27th as stated in the attached bulletin.  

CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE ILWU-BCMEA Workplace Violence and Harassment Training Should you have any questions/concerns about the course, please feel free to contact the ILWU Canada/Local 500 Workplace Violence and Harassment Co-ordinator Angela Talic 604.329.8505 – MONDAY TO FRIDAY – … Continue reading →

COVID VACCINATIONS – MAKE SURE YOU’RE REGISTERED FOR YOUR 2ND SHOT Everyone who has already received their 1st COVID vaccine shot, including pensioners, will still have to re-register for your 2nd shot even if your 1st shot provider told you … Continue reading →

COVID-19 PROTOCOL & RETURN TO WORK POLICY  ARE YOU SICK?  – HAVE YOU BEEN TESTED? – EXPOSED? ISOLATE – CALL PUBLIC HEALTH (811) – CALL THE BCMEA COVID LINE (604.360.4741) Think you’re ready to return to work?  Check the Policy … Continue reading →

NEWSLETTER – APRIL 2021