Next Membership Meeting...
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 6:30 pm

Category Meetings for Wednesday, February 10, 2010:

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BCMEA Vacation Pay Distribution

The BCMEA has advised that it will be distributing 2010 vacation pay earlier than expected. It will be made available on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2009. The pay window at Vancouver Despatch will have cheques available on Thursday and Friday from 6 am to 6 pm.

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Olympic Transportation Plan

Due to the potential impact of the 2010 Olympics on transportation to the North Shore, the BCMEA has made arrangements for the transportation of workers to and from despatch to their work sites.

This plan will be in effect from February 9-28, 2010 and applies only to the 0800 and 1630 shifts. Taxi’s will continue to be used for 0100 shift as well as Port Moody.

For the complete detailed schedule please click here.

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The Payroll Deductions Online Calculator

This is the website to go to determine your tax being withheld from your pay cheque:

https://apps.carc.gc.ca/ebci/rhpd/startLanguage.do?lang=English

The Payroll Deductions Online Calculator (PDOC) calculates payroll deductions for all provinces (except for Quebec), and territories based on the information you provide.

The printed calculations created by PDOC are not intended to be a statement of earnings and therefore should not be used as such.

Important note about result differences:

The PDOC applies the exact salary amount to determine the tax deductions. The Tables on Diskette (TOD) including the publications Payroll Deductions Tables and Payroll Deductions Supplementary Tables, apply the mid-point of the salary range to determine the tax deductions.  All tax deductions results are correct, but the PDOC tax deductions results are more precise.

This has nothing to do with the Union or the Pay Office.  DO NOT PHONE US.  If you have any questions about the tax withholding calculation please call the Canada Revenue Agency at 1-800-663-9334 and they will assist you.

In solidarity

Peter Haines
Secretary Treasurer

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Do You Have a Chauffer's Permit??

Anyone with a valid Chauffeur’s Permit (taxi, limo driver) please contact the Union Office. You must bring a copy of your valid permit with you.

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Local 500 Pensioners Institute a Scholarship Program

for details click here

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Brother Luis Montez #40705 suffered a extremely serious injury at Pacific Elevators on October 22, 2008. The following is an update on Luis' condition and the accident itself. click here

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Balloting Notice - Lines Category

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Local 500 Election Concluded

To view your new Executive and Committee makeup click here.

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Latest Bulletins...

February 2, 2010 Expanded Coverall Distribution

January 25, 2010 The Payroll Deductions Online Calculator

January 8, 2010 Call for Resolutions to the ILWU Canada Convention

December 18, 2009 Know Your Collective Agreement

November 19, 2009 Tax Withholdings from Vacation Pay

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Local 500 members who have recently passed away: Funeral Notices

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Click to view Current Collective Agreement (PDF)
contract covers April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2010
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Upcoming / Ongoing Events:

 

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.

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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

PROJECT UPDATES (March 4, 2009)
Deltaport Third Berth (DP3) update: Removal of approximately 38,000 m3 of surplus preload material was completed on January 22. Current construction activity includes filling and Densification of the area behind the caissons. Approximately 65% of the underground services have been installed. The substation upgrade is proceeding, which includes new switchgear and the installation of a 12kV transformer to power three new 85 LT Quad Cranes. The tieback anchors for the north end sheet pile wall have been completed and that area is also being filled and densified. Scheduled for completion in autumn 2009, DP3 will increase capacity at the Deltaport container terminal by up to 600,000 TEU by adding a third berth and 20 hectares of container storage facilities to the existing two-berth container terminal. Click here to stay up-to-date with the Port’s latest projects.
http://www.portmetrovancouver.com/users.aspx then link to their newletter

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.

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