ILWU Canada in conjunction with ILWU Marine Section Local 400 is marching with the support of the ITF to illustrate the importance of domestic transportation (Cabotage) to Canadians, the economy and the protection of our environment.   Rally & March … Continue reading →

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2016 At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, the clock will be turned back to 1:00 a.m. As per Black Book Document #20 – When, in accordance with the Daylight Saving Act of British … Continue reading →

Ceres Corp advises that payroll for last week (September 25 to October 1, 2016) was compromised and most workers were not paid according to the number of days they worked. Temporary adjustments are underway. ADP will be issuing cheques for … Continue reading →

Local 500 50th Anniversary September 2016 During the month of September, there will be five (5) days from September 19-23 when we will have our Maritime Labour Centre Hall filled with many displays showcasing our very proud history, as well … Continue reading →

A MANDATORY Squamish meeting for all Complement, RWF, and Squamish “A” Board workers will be held: Thursday, July 7, 2016 5:00 pm Sea to Sky Hotel 40330 Tantalus Way Garibaldi Highlands, BC If you do not attend, you will be … Continue reading →

Further to motions passed at the May 11, 2016 Membership Meeting, dues for June will be increased by $45 to $247 to reflect the following one-time deductions: $40 per member for the ILWU Local 500 50th Anniversary of Amalgamation Party … Continue reading →

Local 500 Members will be balloting for the open ILWU Canada Officer positions on Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 6 am to 6 pm. The Advance Poll will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 8 am to 5 … Continue reading →

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 →

Earlier this afternoon (February 18), a meeting was held between Local 500 Worker Ricky Ponte and representatives from the Princeton Pub. Members of Local 500’s Human Rights Committee were also present. This meeting was called at the request of Ricky … Continue reading →

The ILWU Canada Convention will convene on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, 15269 104th Avenue, Surrey BC. Resolutions for the Convention must be received at the ILWU Local 500 Office by Monday, February 8, 2016 … Continue reading →