Special Called Meetings

Special Called Proposal Meetings have been scheduled for members working under the Electrical Power Systems Construction Association (EPSCA) Collective Agreement. Click here for notice

Special Called Proposal Meetings have been scheduled for members working under the Electrical Power Systems Construction Association (EPSCA) Collective Agreement.

Click here for notice

Loan Program Launched for Red Seal Apprentices

Local 793 apprentices in tower and mobile crane training programs can apply for loans of up to $4,000 under the Canada Apprentice Loan program. The loans are provided by the federal government to apprentices registered in Red Seal trade programs. The loans can be used to help pay for tuition, tools, equipment and living expenses, […]

Local 793 apprentices in tower and mobile crane training programs can apply for loans of up to $4,000 under the Canada Apprentice Loan program.

The loans are provided by the federal government to apprentices registered in Red Seal trade programs.

The loans can be used to help pay for tuition, tools, equipment and living expenses, to cover forgone wages or to help support your family.

The loans are interest-free until after loan recipients complete or leave their apprenticeship training program, up to a maximum of six years.

No interest will accumulate until after the apprentice completes or leaves the apprenticeship training program.

The loans are available in all provinces and territories except Quebec where alternate support is available.

It is estimated that at least 26,000 apprentices a year will apply for more than $100 million in Canada Apprentice Loans.

According to Statistics Canada, almost 360,000 people are enrolled in more than 400 apprenticeship and skilled trades programs.

To be eligible for a loan, an apprentice must be:

  • a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person;
  • registered in a Red Seal trade apprenticeship program that is designated by the province or territory where the trainee is registered as an apprentice;
  • enrolled in block release technical training or the equivalent full-time technical training with an approved technical training provider; and
  • pass a credit check (required if you are applying for the first time).

You are not eligible if you:

  • are a high school student;
  • are an apprentice registered in the province of Quebec;
  • are already receiving a Canada Student Loan for the same technical training;
  • have been told that you are restricted from receiving a Canada Apprentice Loan or a Canada Student Loan;
  • have already received funding for five periods of technical training; or
  • have already received six years of interest-free status.

Click here for more information about the program.

Build Keystone XL, says IUOE General President

IUOE General President James T. Callahan has issued a statement on the Nebraska Supreme Court decision and bi-partisan House vote supporting Keystone XL. Click here to see the statement.

IUOE General President James T. Callahan has issued a statement on the Nebraska Supreme Court decision and bi-partisan House vote supporting Keystone XL.

Click here to see the statement.

Names for Monument Still Being Accepted

Local 793 is still accepting names of members who have been killed in construction accidents or died due to an occupational illness. The names will be inscribed on a monument at the southeast corner of the union’s head office in Oakville. Anyone who knows of a member who has died under such circumstances is asked […]

Local 793 is still accepting names of members who have been killed in construction accidents or died due to an occupational illness.

The names will be inscribed on a monument at the southeast corner of the union’s head office in Oakville.

Anyone who knows of a member who has died under such circumstances is asked to contact the union with the member’s name and details.

The person to contact is social services assistant Stephanie Whaley at 905-469-9299, ext. 2218, or via email at swhaley@iuoelocal793.org.

Construction work on the monument and memorial garden is nearly finished and an official opening will be held in the spring.

The monument and garden are a tribute to the members of Local 793 who have lost their lives as a result of accidents or occupational illnesses.

The circular structure, designed by Hamilton-area artist Patrick Bermingham, will be an open and welcoming place where members, their families and the public can come to sit and reflect on their loved ones.

Pipeline Ratification Meetings

Pipeline Maintenance and Service Agreement for Canada ratification meetings have been scheduled in various districts across the province. Click here for the schedule of meetings.

Pipeline Maintenance and Service Agreement for Canada ratification meetings have been scheduled in various districts across the province.

Click here for the schedule of meetings.