Next Membership Meeting...
Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 6:30 pm
Category Meetings for Wednesday, September 15, 2010:
- To be announced
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Announcements
Local 500 members who recently passed away: Funeral Notices
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The Duty to Accomodate - What you should know.
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Despatch Hall Rules - REMINDER
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IndustrIal Fatality - Kevin Lowes #39862
It is with great sadness that Local 500 announces the fatal injury of RWF Heavy Duty Mechanic Kevin Lowes #39862.
Kevin was fatally injured at Lynnterm Westgate (Seaboard) on Wednesday, May 19, 2010. Our sincerest condolences to his family and those closest to him.
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ILWU Local 30 Workers win their fight against Rio Tinto’s lockout in Boron, California
Members vote to approve a new contract by 75% margin... details
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ILWU Canada 2010 Election
For results on the recent ILWU Canada election click here
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Local 500 2010 Election
To view your new Executive and Committee makeup click here.
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Statutory Holidays
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In recognition of Labour Day, the Local 500 office will be: B.C. Day is a "Recognized Holiday" in the Collective Agreement and work may be performed on that day in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement. |
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Local 500 Pensioners Institute a Scholarship Program
for details click here
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Click to view Current Collective Agreement (PDF)
contract covers April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2010
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Latest Bulletins...
September 2, 2010 Head Checkers Must Report to Foreman
August 25, 2010 Local 500 Encourages Support of Walk and Run for Smiles
August 13, 2010 Despatch Hall Rules
August 4, 2010 Working Past Age 65
July 21, 2010 Working in New Westminster
July 13, 2010 Granted Time REQUIREMENT for WCB
July 5, 2010 Mould Warning
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Upcoming / Ongoing Events:
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FOOD BANK COLLECTIONS As part of our ongoign commitment to our community, Local 500 will continue to collect non-perishable food items (canned soup, canned fish/meats, baby food, diapers, etc.) at its monthly membership meetings. Please help out. |
Information of Interest:
WorkSafeBC TELECLAIM GUIDELINES
At some point in your work career, you may be injured on the job. To ensure that your claim for WorkSafeBC (previously known as WCB) benefits is processed in a timely fashion, please read the attached bulletin. It outlines your obligations in respect to filing your claim. read bulletin
SECRETARY TREASURER'S ADVICE ON REPORTING ILLNESS AND INJURY AND WEEKLY INDEMNITY INFORMATION
What are your obligations? Who should you notify? Is there a time limit? Weekly Indemnity pays how much? Do Casuals and Union Members have different obligations? read bulletin
ILWU LOCAL 500 PENSIONERS MEET MONTHLY
Pensioners from all Locals are welcome to participate in the activities of the Local 500 Pensioners Organization. Keep in touch with past brothers and sisters that you worked with and haven't seen for a long period of time and renew old friendships. Monthly meetings are held on the FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH (except August) AT THE MARITIME LABOUR CENTRE AT 10:30 A.M. Keep up to date on the Union's activities with reports from the officers of ILWU Canada and Local 500 with periodic reports from the Union Pension and Benefits Trustees. Stay healthy, participate. The meetings last from an hour to an hour and a half and are usually very informative.
President: Mike Marino
Vice President: Len Meneghello
Secretary Treasurer: Frank Kennedy
FATAL ACCIDENT AT LYNN WEST (SEABOARD), JANUARY 13, 2009
This morning, while delivering bundles of pipe to trucks, the Checker was fatally injured when the pile of pipe gave way and rolled on the worker. Emergency response by everyone was excellent. Worker was taken to Lion's Gate Hospital and passed away on the operating table. It is not known at this time how this accident happened. Western Stevedoring, the Union, and HRSDC are investigating. Active Strapping has been brought in to test the strapping on the bundles. Anyone who has any questions on this please contact the Business Agent by calling 604-254-7131.
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This is a photo of the 1963 ILWU Log Rolling Team. Some of the persons have been identified, however, some are unknown. If you know any of the unidentified individuals, contact Local 500. To see the photo in a larger format, select either: 1963 Log Rolling Team - Medium size photo 1963 Log Rolling Team - Large size photo |
THE HARRY BRIDGES PROJECT
"There will always be a place for us somewhere, somehow, as long as we see to it that working people struggle on, fight for everything they have, everything they hope to get, for dignity, equality, democracy, to oppose war and to bring to the world a better life."
(Harry Bridges 1901 - 1990)
Learn about the Harry Bridges Project
ILWU LOCAL 10 DRILL TEAM
The ILWU Local 10 Drill Team presents a different image of dockworkers at parades and other events. Members of the San Francisco Local dazzle crowds with a routine that is part Riverdance, part Marine Corps march.
Click to read more and view video.
TOMMY DOUGLAS: THE GREATEST CANADIAN
One of Tommy Douglas's most enduring pieces of oratory is the story of Mouseland.
It has inspired generations of social activists and progressive leaders alike. Get Inspired
