All BCMEA vacation days for 2022 must be booked by 12 noon on December 23, 2022. No exceptions!! (this week, due to the snow, we are allowing you to access the vacation form (see below) and email it to us … Continue reading →

27th Annual Labour Community Holiday Event December 23, 2022 4 to 8 PM Maritime Labour Centre ————————– Volunteers needed to help put together hampers, gifts, set-up, clean up, etc. To donate, or volunteer email – labourholidayevent@bcfed.ca   (subject line – holiday … Continue reading →

Taxation Year = hours worked from the first paycheque of 2022 to the final paycheque that you receive in 2022 –  this is the amount that will appear on your T4 slip Taxation year is used to calculate your pension … Continue reading →

Christmas falls on a Sunday this year.  In order to accommodate those that pick up their pay cheques at Despatch the following hours for the Cheque Distribution Wicket will be open the following hours: Week Ending December 17, 2022 – … Continue reading →

It is with regret that we must postpone our Annual Children’s Christmas Party for another year. We hope to be able to resume the tradition in December of 2023. Thank you for your understanding and may you and your family … Continue reading →

Please click on the bulletin below to view the OFFICIAL results of the 2022 Local 500 elections.

The Annual Joint Industry Training for 2023 is now open. Applications can be picked up outside the Union Office on Victoria Drive –  fill them out and return them to the Local.   Applications must be returned by Thursday, December … Continue reading →

The Annual Local 500 Elections will be held on Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25, 2022. You can vote between the hours of 6 AM and 6 PM at the Despatch Hall or in Boardroom #1 of the Union … Continue reading →

Local 500’s elections for the 2022-2023 year will be held on November 24 and 25, 2022. Please read the attached bulletins for the list of candidates, as well as to obtain information on the advance poll, dates and times to … Continue reading →

General Membership Meeting Wednesday, November 16 6:00 PM Maritime Labour Centre Auditorium 1880 Triumph Street Agenda: 2021 Financial Report Scholarships Meet the Candidates Night – ILWU Local 500 Election Election of the Floor – 1 Executive Member