The Annual Joint Industry Training for 2017 is now open. You can apply in the Local 500 coffee room until Thursday, December 29, 2016, 5:00 pm (drop your application into the bin). Please click below to view the training options … Continue reading →

M/S/C that Members or Casuals be allowed to work a maximum of “2496” hours in a contract year.  This shall include all hours:  ILWU/BCMEA, Training, Union Business, future jurisdiction and T&T hours. To determine 2496 we use CONTRACT HOURS on … Continue reading →

Food Bank & Winter Coat Collection The Local 500 Young Workers Committee is collecting non-perishable food items and warm, winter coats (adult & children’s) for the Vancouver Food Bank. Donations can be dropped off at the Local 500 Office until … Continue reading →

ILWU Canada in conjunction with ILWU Marine Section Local 400 is marching with the support of the ITF to illustrate the importance of domestic transportation (Cabotage) to Canadians, the economy and the protection of our environment.   Rally & March … Continue reading →

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2016 At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, the clock will be turned back to 1:00 a.m. As per Black Book Document #20 – When, in accordance with the Daylight Saving Act of British … Continue reading →

Ceres Corp advises that payroll for last week (September 25 to October 1, 2016) was compromised and most workers were not paid according to the number of days they worked. Temporary adjustments are underway. ADP will be issuing cheques for … Continue reading →

Local 500 50th Anniversary September 2016 During the month of September, there will be five (5) days from September 19-23 when we will have our Maritime Labour Centre Hall filled with many displays showcasing our very proud history, as well … Continue reading →

A MANDATORY Squamish meeting for all Complement, RWF, and Squamish “A” Board workers will be held: Thursday, July 7, 2016 5:00 pm Sea to Sky Hotel 40330 Tantalus Way Garibaldi Highlands, BC If you do not attend, you will be … Continue reading →

Click here to view details about this year’s Annual Pensioners’ Picnic and Show & Shine being held July 14, 2016 from 10 am to 5 pm

Further to motions passed at the May 11, 2016 Membership Meeting, dues for June will be increased by $45 to $247 to reflect the following one-time deductions: $40 per member for the ILWU Local 500 50th Anniversary of Amalgamation Party … Continue reading →