DID YOU KNOW? There are over 20 scholarships available to post-secondary students affiliated with ILWU Canada, including Local 517's own Bud Smith Scholarship. There are scholarships for both university programs and also vocational / career technical programs. Application is open to active members and dependents of active members in good standing with the local. UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS - The period for submitting university scholarship applications has not been updated by UBC; please see their website for the most up-to-date information. #0666 - ILWU Canada Bert Johnson Scholarship #4718 - ILWU Harry Bridges Entrance Scholarship #0530 - ILWU Harry Bridges Undergraduate Scholarship #4804 - IL
Local 517's next monthly union meeting will be on: Wednesday, May 8 At the Maritime Labour Centre (1880 Triumph Street, Vancouver) Dinner will be served at 5:00 PM, with the meeting being called to order at 5:15 PM Per our By-Laws, the business of the Local shall be managed by the Executive Board subject to the approval of the active membership, governed by Robert's Rules of Order. Top 5 reasons to attend: You'll be better informed! Keep on top of the current happenings in your local union and your workplace. Get engaged. You have the opportunity to ask questions and join in the dialogue regarding current events and ongoing business. Have fun socializing and getting to know fellow members. F
