At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning March 11, 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
Category Archives: General
Respect for Union Officials
The following bulletin was originally posted on July 16, 2012. It is as relevant today as it was then: Membership Motion #3075, dated December 4, 1972 states: That any Member or Casual who is abusive to any Union Official, either … Continue reading
Int’l Women’s Day Dinner Thursday, March 8, 2018 – Doors 5:15 pm – Dinner 6:30 pm
International Women’s Day Dinner Thursday, March 8, 2018 – Doors 5:15 pm – Dinner 6:30 pm, Maritime Labour Centre 1880 Triumph Street
Call for Resolutions for the ILWU Canada Convention
Call for Resolutions for the ILWU Canada CONVENTION The ILWU Canada Convention will convene on April 16, 2018 and end April 20, 2018 at the Maritime Labour Centre Auditorium, 1880 Triumph Street. Resolutions for the Convention must be received at … Continue reading
All 2017 Vacation Must be Reported by 12 Noon, Dec 22/17
All vacation reporting for 2017 must be in to the Union Office before 12 noon on December 22, 2017. No vacation reporting will be accepted after that time. This date limitation is in accordance with Black Book Document #66 which … Continue reading
2017 Local 500 Official Election Results
Please click on the bulletin below to view the results of the 2017 Local 500 elections.
Casuals listed on Bulletin must attend December 14, 2017 meeting with the M&G re: lack of plug-ins
If your work number is listed on the enclosed 3-page bulletin, you must appear before the M&G Committee to explain your lack of plug-ins. As this document is posted on our website, we have removed all longshore workers’ names from … Continue reading
Union’s Commitment to a Harassment-free Workplace
Union’s Commitment to a Harassment-free Workplace The Union’s Declaration of Principles includes the following beliefs: equality among men and women striving to promote universal solidarity everywhere; recognition of the dignity of people; and a fair and just return for a … Continue reading
Annual Training for 2018 NOW CLOSED
The Annual Joint Industry Training for 2018 is now open. You can apply in the Local 500 coffee room until Thursday, December 28, 2016, 5:00 pm (drop your application into the bin). Please click below to view the training options … Continue reading
Anti-Harassment Policy & Confidential Message Line
Please review the attached document outlining our Local’s Anti-Harassment Policy and Procedure. Local 500 has 2 Human Rights Complaints Officers: Surj Brach and Joulene (Tse) Parent. A 24-hour/7-day a week confidential message line has been established: 604-258-4233. Only the Complaints … Continue reading