Local 500’s WCB Consultant, Donna Huls, was successful at the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) on behalf of a longshoreman who has been off work since December 12, 2003 because he’d developed asthma from loading grain ships. From the WCAT … Continue reading →

ILWU Local 500, its Officers, Executive, and Membership are duty bound by the Declaration of Principles in its Constitution: “Equality amongst men and women the brotherhood and sisterhood of workers are birthrights of the highest order. We guarantee equality of … Continue reading →

We require each category to appoint two (2) representatives to attend a meeting to discuss this issue. Please forward the two (2) names along with contact numbers to the Union Office by 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 14, 2007 In solidarity, … Continue reading →

There is to be no walking on the Container Terminals when a ship is working containers at the terminal. Workers walking on the terminal when a vessel is working containers will be charged with violation of the Safety Rules & Regulations and dealt with by … Continue reading →

Bunny Bus Operators must stay on the job until the end of the shift. Failure to remain on the job will lead to a charge of abandoning the job and will be dealt with by the Membership & Grievance Committee ILWU Local 500 … Continue reading →