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.

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 →

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.

The following motion was passed June 21, 2023 by Membership: M/S/CARRIED Any worker that calls for a replacement on the day shift be second time around for the 1:00 AM shift, but not available for the 16:30 shift. This motion … Continue reading →

There will be no meetings of the full Membership and Grievance (M&G) Committee in July or August 2024. Their next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 (the 4th Tuesday of the month).    

ILWU will be mailing out election packages to all members August 5, 2024.  Packages will include ballot and return envelope as well as instructions and timelines.  Please be sure to vote and return your ballot as soon as possible upon … Continue reading →