The winning ticket from the 50/50 Draw at the September Union Meeting:
Ticket Number 5272675.
Contact Bal Sanghera to claim your prize.
ILWU Local 502 Elections-October 2025
Screening List-October 14, 2025
Viewing And Funeral Service For Brother Mike Fronzo (28375)
Brother Mike Fronzo’s viewing will take place on Sunday, September 14th from 6-8pm.
It will be held at:
Kearney Funeral Services Burnaby Chapel
4715 Hastings Street
Burnaby, BC
His funeral service will be held on Monday, September 15th at 11am.
It will be held at:
Old Lady Of Sorrows Parish
555 Slocan Street
Vancouver, BC
The funeral service will be followed by a gathering at:
The Italian Cultural Centre
3075 Slocan Street
Vancouver, BC
Clothing Sales At The Hall-Friday, September 12, 2025
There will be clothing sales at the hall on Friday September 12th, from 12pm to 4pm.
We have Bloody Thursday and Battle Of Ballantyne t-shirts for sale.
They will cost $30 each.
Cash and debit/visa will be accepted for payment.
Labour Day Celebration-50/50 Winning Ticket
The winning ticket from the 50/50 Draw at the Labour Day Celebration:
Ticket Number: 17015620
Total collected: $785
The draw winner gets $392.50
Terry Zrobak won the draw.
2025 Young Workers Conference: Sept 10-12 2025
This year’s Young Workers Conference “United in Struggle” will be held from Wednesday, September 10th to Friday, September 12th at the Maritime Labour Centre, located at 1880 Triumph Street, Vancouver, BC. You must have signed up and attend all three days for credited time.
Reminder: If you signed up to attend you are expected to attend ALL THREE DAYS. ILWU 502 will provide credited time for you attendance.
Conference registration will begin at 8:00am on September 10th and sign-in will begin at 8:30am on the 11th and 12th. The Conference program will run each day from 9am to 4:30pm. Please arrive promptly for registration and sign-in to be on time for the first session each morning.
If you have any questions email 2ndVP@ilwu.ca or 2VP@ilwu502.ca
Mike Fronzo (28375)
Sadly, Brother Mike Fronzo (28375) passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025. By his side were his son Vito Fronzo (Casual Local 502), his Brothers Carmen Fronzo (Foreman Local 514) and Joe Fronzo (Member Local 500), his nephews Christopher Fronzo (Foreman Local 514) and Steven Fronzo (Casual Local 500), his wife Lena and the rest of his loving family! They would like to thank everyone from all Locals for the support they have shown through this difficult time for the family !
Port Pass Renewals At The Hall-September 19 and October 24, 2025
New Recruit Orientation – Sept 7 9am
We are going to be doing a new recruit orientation at 9am at the hall on September 7th, 2025 for all the recruits brought in this past month.
We will be talking about the history of ILWU, our Local, as well as tell you more about dispatch, training, medical leave, and many many other things, so please do your best to attend, there’s lots of great information to share that will help you as you start down here.
It is mandatory that you attend. If you can not, please email 2vp@ilwu502.ca or phone Cam at 604-367-9705.
In Solidarity,
Cam Sture, ILWU Local 502 2nd Vice President