IMPORTANT INFORMATION RE: TRAVEL CARDS As of October 23, 2012, Travel Cards will no longer be renewed until further notice. Local 500 M&G (Membership & Grievance Committee)

As per RTG Agreement, all Casual RTG Drivers must show up at the start of each shift. Failing to do so will result in charges being levied by the Union. Local 500 Officers

WEEKLY INDEMNITY INFORMATION SICK BENEFITS In the ILWU/BCMEA Health and Benefit Plan Text a weekly indemnity is provided for Union Members or Welfare Casuals under the age of 65 that meet the eligibility requirements. • In order to retain eligibility, … Continue reading →

In order to help supply the industry needs in times of shortages, we have agreed to allow voluntary extensions. Dock Gantry Operators are allowed to plug in and take a job via telephone only if they are driving the crane … Continue reading →

Working while under suspension is a violation of Local 500’s Despatch Rules. Automatic Penalties as passed at the October 18, 2006 Membership Meeting: • 1st Offence $100 + the shift’s pay • 2nd Offence $100 + 3 days off • … Continue reading →

RESPECT OF UNION OFFICIALS Membership Motion #3075, dated December 4, 1972 states: That any Member or Casual who is abusive to any Union Official, either verbally or physically be charged before the M&G Committee. The Officers ILWU Local 500

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

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 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 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 →