Local 500’s elections for the 2015-2016 year will be held on November 26 and 27, 2015. 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 →

You must sign off when completing work on any equipment.  It is the law under the Canadian Labour Code 125. (1)(k). You can and WILL be fired for refusing to do so. Centennial Maintenance Employees Sign Off on Work – … Continue reading →

Please Support Your Fellow Worker… Ricky Ponte #42044 is a 33-year old Heavy Duty Mechanic. He started in the industry on December 2, 2005 and is currently on the “A” Board. Approximately 4 years ago Ricky was diagnosed with Spinocerebellar … Continue reading →

If you are a Regular Work Force (RWF) employee who wishes to apply for a RWF job with a different employer you must quit your current RWF position before filling out the RWF job application form. This rule is an … Continue reading →

You may no longer simply drop off an OFA (Occupational Fitness Assessment Form) at the Local 500 office.  You must attend a joint ILWU/BCMEA meeting.  Until July 7, 2015, the meetings will be on Fridays between the hours of 9 … Continue reading →

On Friday, October 31, 2014, Randeep Nijjar was despatched to Down Below Steel at Lynnterm West, Berth #3 on the M/V Island Sea. He suffered a severely crushed foot during the course of his shift. He has lost all of … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at 8:30 pm, Gurbinder Aujla was driving home from picking up his son from a sporting event and was struck by a vehicle. He is now at Vancouver General Hospital. He is currently paralyzed from … Continue reading →

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Local 500’s elections for the 2014-2015 year will be held on November 27 and 28, 2014. 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 →

Candidates are reminded that they may not use any elected office or employment position to campaign for elections. Elected officers or members on union leave may not campaign on ILWU paid time, use ILWU offices, or ILWU contact information which … Continue reading →