Persons discovered: damaging personal or company property, or defacing or putting graffiti on walls or machinery WILL BE CHARGED and brought before the M&G. This includes all areas at the Despatch Hall. These are serious charges.  Penalties can include … Continue reading →

Please click on the bulletin below to view the OFFICIAL results of the 2019 Local 500 elections.

 M/S/C that Members or Casuals be allowed to work a maximum of “2496” hours in a contract year.  This shall include all hours:  ILWU/BCMEA, Training, Union Business, future jurisdiction and T&T hours. To determine 2496 we use CONTRACT HOURS on … Continue reading →

The Annual Joint Industry Training for 2020 is now open. You can apply in the Local 500 coffee room until Thursday, January 2, 2020, 3:00 PM (drop your application into the bin provided).  Do not fold the application. Click below … Continue reading →

After January 2, 2020, Container Vessel Safety Training will be required for those wanting to take lashing/stacker jobs at GCT Vanterm and DP World Centerm. If you wish to be despatched for lashing work at those terminals after that date, … Continue reading →

Local 500’s elections for the 2019-2020 year will be held on November 28 and 29, 2019. Please read the attached bulletin for a list of candidates, as well as to obtain information on the advance poll, dates and times to … Continue reading →

Click below to view the: 2019 Local 500 Children’s Christmas Party Notice 2019 Local 500 Children’s Christmas Party Registration Form All registration forms must be deposited into the metal bin in the Local 500 coffee room by the deadline of … Continue reading →

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2019 At 2:00 AM on Sunday morning, the clock will be turned back to 1:00 AM. As per Black Book Document #20 – When, in accordance with the Daylight Saving Act of British … Continue reading →

Local 500 Nominations for the positions of President, 2 Business Agents, 1 Despatch Coordinator, 1 Trustee, 10 Executive Members, and 30 ILWU Canada Convention/Caucus Delegates OPEN ON: Monday, October 21, 2019 at 8:00 am through to Friday, November 8, 2019 … Continue reading →

It’s important for Union Members and Casuals to make sure that the Local 500 office has your up-to-date mailing address and phone number(s). This is especially important as, in the new year, health and welfare coverage will start to be … Continue reading →