June 2019 – IUOE Local 793

Timmins rounds out Northeastern Ontario celebrations

Posted on June 24, 2019 at 12:00 am.

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 held anniversary celebrations in Timmins on Sunday, rounding out three weekends of 100th anniversary festivities for members in Northeastern Ontario. The celebrations began with a “honour” song given by the Thunder Creek Indigenous Drum Group from Timmins. After the initial song, the drummers stayed and continued to play music, including a drum rendition of SpongeBob SquarePants for the children in attendance. Music for the day was provided by a local DJ. Regional staff and volunteers gathered to offer a great barbecue for members in attendance. As the celebration […]

Local 793 held anniversary celebrations in Timmins on Sunday, rounding out three weekends of 100th anniversary festivities for members in Northeastern Ontario.

The celebrations began with a “honour” song given by the Thunder Creek Indigenous Drum Group from Timmins. After the initial song, the drummers stayed and continued to play music, including a drum rendition of SpongeBob SquarePants for the children in attendance. Music for the day was provided by a local DJ.

Regional staff and volunteers gathered to offer a great barbecue for members in attendance. As the celebration was centrally located in Timmins, area residents were encouraged to come celebrate with the union and learn more about our accomplishments over the last 100 years.

93.1 Moose FM did a remote broadcast to highlight the event. Members received a 100th anniversary t-shirt and entry to the prize draws that included Mastercraft wrench and socket sets, ShopVac, Keurig Coffee Maker, cottage and patio furniture, gift cards and more. Non-members received access to bouncy castles and laser tag, a 100th anniversary frisbee, and access to our “make your own treat bag” candy bar.

Between members and residents, the Timmins celebration saw over 200 people take in the festivities in what turned into a beautiful, 27 degrees day. Many members walked away with prizes and a great experience. Non-Members shared in our pride and learned more of what our union has to offer Timmins and the surrounding area.

Northeastern Ontario supervisor and financial secretary Robert Turpin would like to thank the 100th anniversary organizing committee, area staff, and volunteers that made the last three weekends so successful.

Sault celebrates 100th anniversary

Posted on June 18, 2019 at 12:00 am.

Written by Local 793 Staff

The third installment of IUOE Local 793’s 100th anniversary celebrations took place at Ojibway Park in Sault Ste. Marie on Sunday. A great day was planned which included bouncy castles, football toss and kick and a “fish pond,” with some games of skill for the adults. Participants received a union t-shirt, a 100th anniversary frisbee, and other great merchandise. Children were given the opportunity to make their own treat bags, which was a big success. Following a hearty lunch, Sault Ste. Marie business rep John Miners and Timmins business rep […]

The third installment of IUOE Local 793’s 100th anniversary celebrations took place at Ojibway Park in Sault Ste. Marie on Sunday.

A great day was planned which included bouncy castles, football toss and kick and a “fish pond,” with some games of skill for the adults.

Participants received a union t-shirt, a 100th anniversary frisbee, and other great merchandise. Children were given the opportunity to make their own treat bags, which was a big success.

Following a hearty lunch, Sault Ste. Marie business rep John Miners and Timmins business rep Tyler L. Levesque gave out raffle draw prizes, such as a Shop-Vac, beauty baskets, gift certificates and other great prizes.

Local 793 encourages all members and family to attend these 100th anniversary celebrations as they roll out provincewide.

Photo credit: Robert Turpin and Kirk Fournier

Celebrations at Morrisburg Rodeo

Posted on June 18, 2019 at 12:00 am.

Written by Local 793 Staff

Members, staff and family were treated to a fun day of celebrations, as Ottawa & Belleville districts and the OETIO Morrisburg campus hosted the 100th anniversary Rodeo Picnic on Saturday. More than 650 Local 793 staff, members and their families registered for the event, which was held at the OETIO campus in Morrisburg. Business manager Mike Gallagher and staff from across the province attended the event. Guests were treated to a wide variety of activities and entertainment, from pony rides, a petting zoo and bouncy castles to a reptile zoo, […]

Members, staff and family were treated to a fun day of celebrations, as Ottawa & Belleville districts and the OETIO Morrisburg campus hosted the 100th anniversary Rodeo Picnic on Saturday.

More than 650 Local 793 staff, members and their families registered for the event, which was held at the OETIO campus in Morrisburg.

Business manager Mike Gallagher and staff from across the province attended the event.

Guests were treated to a wide variety of activities and entertainment, from pony rides, a petting zoo and bouncy castles to a reptile zoo, magician and live DJ.

Operators were put to the test in the IUOE LOCAL 793 MEMBERS COMPETITIONS. Prizes were awarded to the top three operators in four categories: Mobile Crane, Tower Crane, Excavator and Tractor-Loader-Backhoe (TLB).

Following were winners:

Mobile Crane
1st: Zach Borutski
2nd: Michel Alig
3rd: Dan Alig

Tower Crane
1st: Jonathan Sprung
2nd: Vince Beaudoin
3rd: Jose Campos

Excavator
1st: Tim Gilmer
2nd: Donny Molson
3rd: Scott Walker

Tractor-Loader-Backhoe (TLB)
1st: Tim Gilmer
2nd: Donny Molson
3rd: Jason Beckman

Thanks to generous donations by Eastern Ontario contractors, competition winners in each category received $1,500 for first place, $750 for second place and $500 for third place.

Following the Rodeo, a dinner-dance was held where members enjoyed dinner followed by the sounds of A Bigger Hammer band fronted by Local 793 member Scott Greene. The evening also included a breathtaking professional fireworks display.

Photo credit: Armand Dowdall

Local 793 congratulates the Toronto Raptors

Posted on June 14, 2019 at 12:00 am.

Written by Local 793 Staff

IUOE Local 793 would like to congratulate the Toronto Raptors on winning the 2019 NBA World Championship. The Raptors won the team’s first title in the franchise’s 24-year history on Thursday night in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, defeating the defending champion Golden State Warriors 114–110 at Oracle Arena in California. We The North!

IUOE Local 793 would like to congratulate the Toronto Raptors on winning the 2019 NBA World Championship.

The Raptors won the team’s first title in the franchise’s 24-year history on Thursday night in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, defeating the defending champion Golden State Warriors 114–110 at Oracle Arena in California.

We The North!

Sudbury kicks off 100th anniversary picnic celebrations

Posted on June 10, 2019 at 12:00 am.

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 held the first of many 100th anniversary celebration picnics on Saturday in Sudbury, Ontario. Held at the Warren Fairgrounds, area supervisor and financial secretary Robert Turpin, Sudbury business rep Kirk Fournier, Sault Ste. Marie business rep John Miners, and Sudbury administrative assistant Lori Trembley organized the event in conjunction with the 100th anniversary committee. Local 793 members and family were treated to a wide variety of activities and games to keep everyone entertained. From bean bag toss to lawn dart games and inflatables bubble soccer, everyone enjoyed the […]

Local 793 held the first of many 100th anniversary celebration picnics on Saturday in Sudbury, Ontario.

Held at the Warren Fairgrounds, area supervisor and financial secretary Robert Turpin, Sudbury business rep Kirk Fournier, Sault Ste. Marie business rep John Miners, and Sudbury administrative assistant Lori Trembley organized the event in conjunction with the 100th anniversary committee.

Local 793 members and family were treated to a wide variety of activities and games to keep everyone entertained. From bean bag toss to lawn dart games and inflatables bubble soccer, everyone enjoyed the hot sunny weather and excellent location the fairground provided.

All attendees received Local 793 merchandise and children had gift bags and treats given upon their arrival.

Afterwards, business manager Mike Gallagher addressed the over 150 attendees which followed with a delicious meal.

Area supervisor Robert Turpin and business manager Mike Gallagher.
Retired member Denis Giroux, father of Baffinland business representative Eric Giroux, and Eric’s son Cody Giroux, an earth moving apprentice.
Retired member George Cook.

Local 793 members were given raffle tickets for the draw table. Some of the prizes that were available to be won included a Google Home Smart Speaker, a Keurig coffee maker, barbecue cooking sets, beauty baskets, and gift certificates.

Aside from business manager Gallagher, staff from across the province attended the event including Toronto area supervisor and executive board member Dave Turple, South Central Ontario area supervisor and auditor Virgil Nosé, and Simcoe County area coordinator and trustee Justin O’Neill took the journey to join the festivities.

The Sudbury area 100th anniversary celebration was a great success. The International Union of Operating Engineers encourages all members and their families to attend celebrations being held across the province all summer long.

Strike Action

Posted on June 4, 2019 at 12:00 am.

Written by Local 793 Staff

Large-scale projects across the Greater Toronto Area were slowed and some completely shut down this week, as IUOE Local 793 concrete and drain operators went on strike following a breakdown in negotiations with the Ontario Concrete & Drain Contractors Association. The withdrawal of services began at various worksites on Monday. IUOE Local 793 was on-site to lead the strike.

The withdrawal of services began at various worksites on Monday.

IUOE Local 793 was on-site to lead the strike.