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April 9, 2026
91ͬ־ 2025 Annual Report Highlights Measured Growth, Action Needed to Protect Port Stability and Sustain Benefits for Workers and Canadians
Vancouver, B.C. — April 9, 2026 — The 91ͬ־…
Community
March 9, 2026
BC Maritime Employers Association and the District of North Vancouver Firefighters Charity Announce Three-Year Presenting Partnership for Barn Burner Fundraiser for Kids Education, Youth Mental Health & Community Resilience
March 9, 2026 – North Vancouver, BC — The BC Maritime Employers Association (91ͬ־), on…
Community
January 22, 2026
Showcasing Meaningful Careers on the Waterfront to the next Generation of Skill-Trades Professionals
Skilled trades professionals play an important role on B.C.’s waterfront. Whether working at…
Reconciliation
October 2, 2025
Navigating Reconciliation: 91ͬ־’s Journey of Respect and Partnership
British Columbia’s maritime industry is deeply connected to the lands and waters along its coast—territories that…
News
August 7, 2025
A message from Mike Leonard, President and CEO, BC Maritime Employers Association
Greetings and welcome to BCMaritime.com, the 91ͬ־’s new website! Browse, click, and discover the many ways the 91ͬ־…
News
May 27, 2025
New Union Hall Opens in Prince Rupert, Marking a Milestone for Waterfront Community
PRINCE RUPERT, BC, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ – The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local…
Community
May 5, 2025
BC Maritime Employers Association Renews Partnership With BC Lions For Groundbreaking Be More Than A Bystander Program
15 years of impact: Reaching classrooms, communities, and workplaces across our entire province. (Vancouver)…
News
March 4, 2025
New Indigenous Mural at the 91ͬ־ Dispatch Centre Depicts Deep Coastal Connections
The 91ͬ־ Dispatch Centre in Vancouver has a striking new look. Artist Darryl Blyth, from the Musqueam Indian Band, was…
News
February 26, 2025
Safety Matters – Introducing Coveralls for Women
Let’s face it, people are different sizes and shapes so why shouldn’t the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that…
News
February 24, 2025
BC Maritime Employers Association Collaborates with Local Indigenous Artist on Mural to Promote Reconciliation and Coastal Connections
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association…
News
February 6, 2025
Appointment of Conciliation Officers
Further to our last update regarding the ILWU’s filing of the Notice of Dispute to the Minister of Labour under the…
Negotiation Update
October 22, 2024
ILWU Canada Members Ratify Negotiated Tentative Agreement
The 91ͬ־ is ready to work to restore stability to Canada’s supply chain. 91ͬ־ has received confirmation…
News
July 19, 2024
ILWU Canada doubles down, serves second 72-hour strike notice
After the Canada Industrial Relations Board ruled the current labour disruption as illegal, ILWU Canada Leadership and…
News
August 5, 2023
ILWU Canada members ratify negotiated tentative agreement; the 91ͬ־ is ready to work to restore stability to Canada’s supply chain
The 91ͬ־ has received confirmation that International Longshore and…
News
July 31, 2023
Joint ILWU Canada and 91ͬ־ News Release
The International Longshore and Warehouse Canada and the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association have concluded…