March 16, 2012 No More 21 Day Vacation Reporting
Vacation Reporting: Union Days are NO LONGER MANDATORY, however if you wish to be exempt from paying fines for missed meetings, votes, elections, etc you will still be required to visit the office prior to the event to sign in on the exemption sheet. The rules governing reporting BCMEA Days remain the same – they must be reported in four (4) or more day blocks. They can be reported ahead of taking the vacation, or once started, must be reported to the Union Office NO LATER than seven (7) calendar days after the start of the vacation period. It is the Union’s responsibility to report these days to the BCMEA on your behalf once you report the time to the Union. Keep in mind the Union office is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can only report vacations during that time period. click here

March 12, 2012 Proper Work Attire

March 2, 2012 Past Service Pension Adjustment (PSPA)

March 1, 2012 Waterside Co-op Notice

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Casual Self-Declaration Mandate

April 25, 2012 Update for Casuals -- click here

As of December 1, 2011, there will be electronic barriers in place at despatch for those Casuals who do not self-declare regarding availability and they will be despatched LAST out of the hall.

Casuals must self declare as follows:

Day Shift Availability: Between 16:00-20:00 the previous day
Night & Graveyard Availability: Between 04:00-13:30 same day
5:45 Availability: Between 14:00-15:30 same day

Full bulletin, click here

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO BOTH UNION MEMBERS AND CASUALS:

To view more detailed information about how to make yourself available for specific shifts, please click here.

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ILWU Local 500 Young Workers' Group

Any Longshore workers aged 35 and under are encouraged to participate in the Local's "Young Workers' Group".

Interested persons can contact the Group at ilwuyoungworkers@gmail.com

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Loading Grain Through Cement Holes BULLETIN
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BCMEA Payroll Office Moves -- Now Run by ADP

To contact ADP call 1-888-207-0727 FROM 5:00 AM TO 5:00 PM BC TIME.
or you can email them at Canada_BCMEA@adp.com

Click here for the payroll change information bulletin

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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.

Port Pass Violations and Penalties What you should know.

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Despatch Hall Rules - REMINDER

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Statutory Holidays

The next scheduled Statutory Holiday(s) is/are:

VICTORIA DAY - MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012

The Local 500 office will be closed on May 21 in recognition of the above referenced stats.

Victoria Day is a "Recognized Holidays" in the Collective Agreement and work may be performed on this day in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement.

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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.

LONGSHORE HOCKEY

THIS SPRING 2012, THERE WILL BE A LOCAL 500 HOCKEY TEAM PLAYING OUT OF 8 RINKS click for info

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Information of Interest:

WorkSafeBC TELECLAIM GUIDELINES (what used to be WCB)
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

Plus keep in mind the Granted Time REQUIREMENT for WCB

Read what you should do if you get a Notice to Participate Letter from WorkSafeBC (WCB)

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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
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ILWU LOCAL 500 PENSIONERS MEET MONTHLY (except July & August)
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 July & 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:    Barry Campbell

Local 500 Pensioners Scholarship Program
The Local 500 Pensioners have instituted a Scholarship Program. These two (2) $1000 Scholarships are offered to the sons, daughters and dependents of active Members in good standing of Local 500. To view the scholarship policy, click here. Deadline to apply: September 30 of the current year.
(Applications are available in the Local 500 office).

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IndustrIal Fatalities

FATAL ACCIDENT AT LYNN WEST (SEABOARD), MAY 19, 2010 -- KEVIN LOWES #39862
Regular work force Heavy Duty Mechanic Kevin Lowes was fatally injured when the pontoon dock he was operating a heavy lift truck on collapsed trapping the 40T under the dock.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT LYNN WEST (SEABOARD), JANUARY 13, 2009 -- CHERYL MUSCROFT #40848
While delivering bundles of pipe to trucks, Checker Cheryl Muscroft was fatally injured when the pile of pipe gave way and rolled onto her. Emergency response by everyone was excellent. Cheryl was taken to Lion's Gate Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

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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

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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.

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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

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***RECRUITMENT***

The BCMEA will be calling all the successful applicants by Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

If you are successful and are called, you may pick up your package at the BCMEA Despatch Hall on Franklin Street just north of the Waldorf Hotel at Hastings and Clark.

The Local 500 office does not have the packages.

YOUR COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT (April 1, 2010 - March 31, 2018) click for PDF

*** Wednesday, JUNE 20, 2012, 6:30 pm ***

The Duty to Accomodate What you should know.

Despatch Hall Rules - REMINDER

Statutory Holidays

FOOD BANK COLLECTIONS

LONGSHORE HOCKEY

IndustrIal Fatalities

RECRUITMENT

* Wednesday, JUNE 20, 2012, 6:30 pm *