YOU’RE INVITED to the march and plaque dedication and BBQ Remember September 3, 1935 Commemorating the strike of September 1935 and Bloody Thursday Join us in a silent march to remember the events of July 5, 1934 in San Francisco … Continue reading
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In Memory of Amritpal Takhar Local 502 – Donations Requested
Tragically, our dear Brother Amritpal (Local 502) passed away June 10, 2018 in a motorbike collision. Family and friends are raising funds to support Amritpal’s wife and two children, aged 11 and 14. In the spirit of solidarity, we are … Continue reading
Annual ILWU Local 500 Labour Day Golf Classic – Mon, Sept 3/18 @ 1:00 pm – waitlist available
UPDATE June 28, 2018: Registration for the Labour Day Golf Classic is full. Individuals can still submit an application to be added to the waitlist. Monday, September 3, 2018 Swan-e-set Bay Resort & Country Club 16651 Rannie Road, Pitt Meadows, … Continue reading
Notice of Motion – to amend the Local 500 Constitution: Article V Officers & Committee Members
NOTICE OF MOTION to amend the LOCAL 500 CONSTITUTION: ARTICLE V Officers & Committee Members, From: C. Vacancies & Recall, Section 5 “Vacancies in the Executive or in any other rank and file elective office shall be filled for the … Continue reading
Membership Meetings Now Start at 6 PM!!! / Union Dues Receipts Available for Pickup
IMPORTANT Change to Membership Meeting times (now 6:00 pm!!!) Union dues receipts As per motion passed at the February Membership Meeting, monthly Membership Meetings will now commence at 6:00 pm. Receipts for Union dues/despatch fees are now available for pick … Continue reading
Daylight Savings Time Takes Effect Sunday, March 11, 2018 @ 2 am
At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning March 11, 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 … Continue reading
Respect for Union Officials
The following bulletin was originally posted on July 16, 2012. It is as relevant today as it was then: Membership Motion #3075, dated December 4, 1972 states: That any Member or Casual who is abusive to any Union Official, either … Continue reading
Int’l Women’s Day Dinner Thursday, March 8, 2018 – Doors 5:15 pm – Dinner 6:30 pm
International Women’s Day Dinner Thursday, March 8, 2018 – Doors 5:15 pm – Dinner 6:30 pm, Maritime Labour Centre 1880 Triumph Street
Call for Resolutions for the ILWU Canada Convention
Call for Resolutions for the ILWU Canada CONVENTION The ILWU Canada Convention will convene on April 16, 2018 and end April 20, 2018 at the Maritime Labour Centre Auditorium, 1880 Triumph Street. Resolutions for the Convention must be received at … Continue reading
All 2017 Vacation Must be Reported by 12 Noon, Dec 22/17
All vacation reporting for 2017 must be in to the Union Office before 12 noon on December 22, 2017. No vacation reporting will be accepted after that time. This date limitation is in accordance with Black Book Document #66 which … Continue reading