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
Category Archives: General
Topside and Dock Gantry 2nd Up Rules
Topside and Dock Gantry 2nd Up Rules Second up to phone first up. Second up to be there at the beginning of the lunch break. It is your responsibility to find out who your partner is.
If You Are Suspended for Non-Payment
If YOU ARE SUSPENDED for non-payment of monies owed to the Union you must: Pay up to and including ALL monies owed (Partial payments are NOT acceptable). Cash or cheques ONLY. Preferably cash. You can phone the Union office to … Continue reading
All Job & Training Postings Close on Thursdays at 3:00 pm
Effective immediately, all job and training postings close on Thursdays at 3:00 pm
Online Application Process for Port Passes
The Port of Vancouver has implemented an online application form for a port pass. The system is designed to reduce paperwork, eliminate errors and provide greater efficiency for the applicants and the pass issuers.
Daylight Savings Time Takes Effect Sunday, March 12, 2017 @ 2 am
At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, 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 Spring of … Continue reading
Call for Resolutions for Longshore Contract 2018 (incl Resolution Form)
Resolutions for the longshore Caucus must be received at the ILWU Local 500 Office by Friday, March 24, 2017 at 5:00 pm. Each resolution must deal with one subject. The ILWU Canada Longshore Caucus will convene from Monday, May 15-19, … Continue reading
2016 Local 500 Official Election Results
Please click on the bulletin below to view the results of the 2016 Local 500 elections.
Annual Training for 2017 now open (til Dec 29/16)
The Annual Joint Industry Training for 2017 is now open. You can apply in the Local 500 coffee room until Thursday, December 29, 2016, 5:00 pm (drop your application into the bin). Please click below to view the training options … Continue reading
2496 Hours Reminder incl Contract Year
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