EPSCA Special Called Ratification Vote Meetings

Your Union will be holding ratification vote meetings on Thursday, October 22, 2015 to renew the terms and conditions of the Electrical Power Systems Construction Association Collective Agreement. Click here to see the notice.

Your Union will be holding ratification vote meetings on Thursday, October 22, 2015 to renew the terms and conditions of the Electrical Power Systems Construction Association Collective Agreement.

Click here to see the notice.

List of Federal Election Candidates to Support

Canada goes to the polls Oct. 19. Following is a list of Ontario ridings and candidates that Local 793 members are encouraged to support. The list was compiled with the assistance of Local 793 area supervisors, organizers and several officers, and the Canadian office of the International Union of Operating Engineers. Click here for the […]

Canada goes to the polls Oct. 19. Following is a list of Ontario ridings and candidates that Local 793 members are encouraged to support. The list was compiled with the assistance of Local 793 area supervisors, organizers and several officers, and the Canadian office of the International Union of Operating Engineers.

Click here for the full list.

New Red Seal Endorsements for Heavy Equipment Operator Trades

The following press release was issued recently by the Ontario College of Trades: The first ever Interprovincial Red Seal exams for the heavy equipment operator trades are anticipated to be available in Ontario in spring/summer 2016. Once released, individuals will be able to achieve a Red Seal Endorsement (RSE) on their Certificate of Qualification (C […]

The following press release was issued recently by the Ontario College of Trades:

The first ever Interprovincial Red Seal exams for the heavy equipment operator trades are anticipated to be available in Ontario in spring/summer 2016. Once released, individuals will be able to achieve a Red Seal Endorsement (RSE) on their Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) in the following three trades:

  • Heavy equipment operator – dozer (636C)
  • Heavy equipment operator – excavator (636B)
  • Heavy equipment operator – tractor loader backhoe (636A)

The availability of the three heavy equipment operator Interprovincial Red Seal exams and their associated RSE is new across Canada.

The RSE is a professional designation that recognizes the knowledge, skills and experience of the journeyperson. The RSE signifies the standard of excellence of the Red Seal Program.

Once the Red Seal exams are implemented for the three heavy equipment operator trades, the provincial C of Q will no longer be available. At that time, all individuals interested in obtaining a C of Q will be required to write and pass the Interprovincial Red Seal exam.

Effectively immediately, and prior to the release of the Red Seal heavy equipment operator exams in Ontario, the following opportunities are available:

  • Holders of a Certificate of Apprenticeship issued by the Ministry in any of the heavy equipment operator trades can apply to become a member of the College’s Journeypersons Class and be issued a provincial C of Q without passing a C of Q exam.
  • Individuals who are approved through the College’s Trade Equivalency Assessment can apply to become a member of the College’s Journeypersons Class and be issued a provincial C of Q without passing a C of Q exam. To be eligible for the Trade Equivalency Assessment, 2,500 applicable trade hours are required.


Note: The introduction of the RSE does not impact the voluntary status of any of the heavy equipment operator trades; holding and maintaining a valid C of Q remains voluntary for these trades.

Should you have questions, please review our frequently asked questions document or contact the College’s Client Services Department toll-free at 1-855-299-0028 between Monday to Friday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

New Flyers Mailed to Canadian Operating Engineers

The International Union of Operating Engineers has mailed out flyers to most of the Operating Engineers across Canada, regarding the Oct. 19 federal election. The flyer reminds members that it’s time for a change in Ottawa. Click here to see the flyer. Click here for more information on the IUOE campaign.

The International Union of Operating Engineers has mailed out flyers to most of the Operating Engineers across Canada, regarding the Oct. 19 federal election. The flyer reminds members that it’s time for a change in Ottawa.

Click here to see the flyer.

Click here for more information on the IUOE campaign.

Federal Election Advance Polls

There are four days of advance polls for the federal election, starting next Friday, Oct. 9. Advance polls are open from noon to 8 p.m. The Advance Polls will be on: Friday, October 9 Saturday, October 10 Sunday, October 11 Monday, October 12 Your Voter Information Card tells you the address of your advance polling […]

There are four days of advance polls for the federal election, starting next Friday, Oct. 9.

Advance polls are open from noon to 8 p.m.

The Advance Polls will be on:

  • Friday, October 9
  • Saturday, October 10
  • Sunday, October 11
  • Monday, October 12

Your Voter Information Card tells you the address of your advance polling station. You can also find it at Voter Information Services by clicking here.

As well, if people find it more convenient, they can vote at any of the Elections Canada offices across Canada before October 13, 2015 at 6 p.m. The offices are open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Bring proof of identity and address.

You can find the Elections Canada office nearest you by clicking here.

As well, if you are unable to make any the advance polls and unable to vote on election day, you can apply to vote by mail but the deadline for that application is Tuesday, October 13 at 6 p.m. Eastern Time for anyone applying online or sending their application to Elections Canada in Ottawa.