In an effort to show their support for Pink Shirt Day, an initiative to combat the senseless bullying that is present in the lives of our youth, ILWU Canada’s Negotiating Team wore pretty pink shirts with the phrase “NO Bullying!” to help promote that message!
The ILWU Youth Education Committee is putting on an event at the Yale to raise funds for a future youth conference! Tickets can be purchased from the ILWU Canada office, or you may contact the people listed below. Tickets will also be available at the door on the night of the event!
ILWU Jam Night @ the Yale
Thursday, February 24, 2011
1300 Granville St. Vancouver
7:30 – 2am
Tickets: $15 before the event or $20 at the door
For ticket info call:
Yvonne Bakker: 604-728-2184
or
Kat Thomasen: 604-802-4036
Come out to support the ILWU youth and have a great time while you’re at it!
It is with regret and sadness that we announce that ILWU International Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus Joe Ibarra passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at age 69. Our Brothers and Sisters in San Francisco sent us a fax with details surrounding a memorial service to be held for Joe on Friday, March 4, 2011. Please click on the link below to view the document.
Tom Dufresne has written a letter to Mike Leonard regarding a CIRB case. He would like for the membership and casuals to read it. Please click on the link below to view, or read it from the “Hot Off The Press” tab.
Tom Dufresne has issued another Negotiations Update. To view this update click on the link below or go to the “Hot Off The Press” tab.
Wednesday February 23, 2011 is Pink Shirt Day in support of anti-bullying! Click below for the full bulletin!
The results for the strike vote conducted on January 31 and February 1, 2011 are in. Please click on the link below for the official bulletin.
The ILWU Canada has issued a news release. Click below to view.
