DECLARATION OF AVAILABILITY UPDATE Effective May 1, 2012, Casuals that make themselves availableand DO NOT show up for despatch 15 shifts or more per month will be sent to the M&G AND RECEIVE A 3-DAY SUSPENSION. Mark Keserich President
Category Archives: General
Proper Work Attire
Working safely requires the wearing of attire that will not cause a safety hazard. Loose clothing and dangling chains can pose a serious threat in the workplace. Depending on the job, rings can pose a hazard. Wrist watches and bracelets … Continue reading
Transfers to Ratings
TRANSFERS TO RATINGS The Business Agents are being questioned by Members about having to accept transfers from the job that they picked, to work that they are rated for. The Business Agent’s duty by the Local 500 Constitution is to, … Continue reading
RWF Rule 50 30 20
RWF Employees All RWF employees must follow the “50-30-20 Rule” as reinterpreted at the June 11, 2008 Membership Meeting to mean: “That 50-30-20 means the percentage of the jobs on the shift in each category.” Any RWF employee not following … Continue reading
Article 11 – Vacations with Pay
11.01 Employees will be granted vacation pay on the following basis: – Up to 5 years’ service (inclusive) ………….. 4% of earnings – 6 to 10 years’ service (inclusive) …………… 7% of earnings – 11 to 14 years’ service (inclusive) … Continue reading
Staff Not Authorized to Advise
To the Members of ILWU Local 500 The Union Office Staff is not authorized to advise you on any of the issues that you may have with your life on the waterfront. They are employed to follow the direction of … Continue reading
New Payroll Deduction 500GWASS
Sisters and Brothers There is a “new” deduction on your pay cheque. This new deduction, which appears as 500WGASS, is designed to collect Union dues in arrears. This came about because of the outsourcing of the Pay Office from the … Continue reading
Casual Self-Declaration Mandate
Effective immediately all Casuals are required to self -declare in accordance with the following schedule: Day Shift Availability: Between 16:00 – 20:00 the previous day Night & Graveyard Availability: Between 04:00 – 13:30 the same day 5:45 Availability: Between 14:00 – … Continue reading
Lines Despatch Rules
The following motion was passed at the Membership Meeting on May 14, 2008: • Linesmen working afternoon shift on their day off will not be available for a Lines job until 8 am. This is a work rule established by … Continue reading
Hold Board Picks for Lashing Jobs
• Once you have picked your spot in the Hall, you must stay in that spot – NO MORE BUMPING. • Call backs will be determined from top of slip to bottom. • Flow sheets will be faxed or emailed … Continue reading