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Category Archives: General

REMINDER: Local 500 Elections this Thursday & Friday, November 28 & 29

Posted on November 27, 2024

Don’t forget to vote this Thursday or Friday, November 28 & 29, 2024. _____ LOCAL 500 VOTING. Thursday & Friday – November 28 & 29, 2024 MLC Auditorium 6 AM – 6 PM Despatch Hall 6 AM – 6 PM … Continue reading →

WHERE TO GET YOUR CHEQUE DURING CANADA POST STRIKE

Posted on November 21, 2024

The BCMEA has advised the Union that for Union Members & Casuals who receive their pay cheques in the mail, your cheques will be available to pick up at the Despatch Hall until the postal strike is over.  

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – NOVEMBER 20, 6 PM

Posted on November 13, 2024

General Membership Meeting Wednesday, Nov 20 6:00 PM Maritime Labour Centre 1880 Triumph Street, Vancouver, BC Agenda:. Financial Report Scholarship Draws Local 500 Election – Meet the Candidates Night The meeting will be adjourned at 7:00 PM and handed to … Continue reading →

M & G – NOVEMBER 26 – NO DROP INS

Posted on November 8, 2024

M & G – Tuesday, November 26, 2024 There will be no drop ins for information this M&G Meeting.  The Committee has business that will occupy the entire day. The next meeting of the committee will be on January 28, … Continue reading →

2024 ELECTION BULLETIN (list of candidates and details)

Posted on November 4, 2024

Local 500’s elections for the 2024-2025 year will be held on November 28 and 29, 2024. 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 →

2024 Kids’ Christmas Party Registration – closes Nov 21/24, 5PM

Posted on November 4, 2024

To be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 in the Maritime Labour Centre Auditorium. View the bulletin and registration form below for details. Don’t forget that registrations CLOSE AT 5 PM ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21! Registrations close November 21 to … Continue reading →

Nomination & Balloting Notice for Local 500 Elections – closes Nov 1/24 @ 5PM

Posted on October 29, 2024

Local 500 Nominations for the positions of: 1 Vice President 1 Secretary Treasurer 2 Business Agents 1 Despatch Coordinator 2 Trustees 10 Executive Board Members 4 ILWU Canada Executive/Longshore Executive 30 Caucus Delegates OPEN ON: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at … Continue reading →

2024 Pensioners’ Scholarships – closed October 31, 2024

Posted on October 29, 2024

NOW CLOSED The Local 500 Pensioners Organization opened their 2024 Scholarship application process in mid September. Applications, including the required documentation, had to be returned to the Local 500 office by 5PM on October 31, 2024. Completed applications and the … Continue reading →

CATEGORY MEETING – MACHINE BOARD: FEL & Excavator

Posted on October 21, 2024

Agenda CAT Command Van Wharves FEL Despatch Wednesday, October 23 5:00 PM Boardroom 3 Maritime Labour Center 111 Victoria Dr. Chair – Vice President Rickey Baryer

Provincial Election – Saturday, October 19, 2024

Posted on October 10, 2024

Provincial Election – Saturday, October 19, 2024 8 AM to 8 PM The Provincial Election is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024. In British Columbia, the polls will be open for voting from 8 AM to 8 … Continue reading →

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Latest Bulletins

  • REMINDER: List of Casuals who MUST see M&G for Low Hours – Feb 10, 11, 12
  • REPOSTING – 2026 Annual Training (you get 2 more choices)
  • 69 Recruits who were in Waiting Pool now placed on “R” Board – NOT A BOARD MOVE
  • BCMEA Vacation Pay will be paid on Friday, February 6, 2026
  • CASUAL LOW HOURS

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