Local 793 Labour Day parades

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 members and their families are being encouraged to march in a number of Labour Day parades and attend events being held across the province on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019. Following are details about the parades and events in various districts: Toronto Local 793 will be the Featured Local in the 2019 Labour Day parade. Please assemble by 8 a.m. on the east side of University Avenue north from Queen Street West to Armoury Street. The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. Union apparel will be supplied upon identification of […]

Local 793 members and their families are being encouraged to march in a number of Labour Day parades and attend events being held across the province on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019.

Following are details about the parades and events in various districts:

Toronto
Local 793 will be the Featured Local in the 2019 Labour Day parade. Please assemble by 8 a.m. on the east side of University Avenue north from Queen Street West to Armoury Street. The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. Union apparel will be supplied upon identification of being a Local 793 member. At the end of the parade, members will be admitted free to the CNE grounds.

Hamilton
Local 793 will be the Featured Local in the 2019 Labour Day parade. Please assemble by 9 a.m. on Stuart and Bay Streets. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. and heads south on Bay Street, east on Main Street to James Street, north on James Street to Strachan Street, west on Strachan to Harbour Front Drive and into Bay Front Park. A barbecue and picnic will be held following the parade at Bay Front Park.

Ottawa
Please assemble by Noon at Ottawa City Hall at Elgin and Lisgar Streets. The parade will end at McNabb Park at Gladstone and Bronson Avenues. There will be a picnic at the park from 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. with pony rides, games, clowns, face painting, live music and food.

Belleville
Local 793 members and their families can march in the Kingston parade sponsored by the Kingston and District Labour Council. Please assemble by 10:00 a.m. at McBurney (Skeleton) Park. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. and ends at city hall. There will be a picnic, live music and a free barbecue in the park after the parade.

London
Local 793 is sponsoring a picnic for members and their families at East Park, 1275 Hamilton Rd., in London. The picnic runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be barbecue hot dogs, pizza, chips, soft drinks/water available. Everyone is welcome!

Windsor
Please assemble by 9:00 a.m. at the corner of Seneca Street and Turner Road. The parade will start at 10:00 a.m. from the Local 200/444 Union Hall. The parade route is along Walkers Road and onto E.C. Row Services Road to the Fogolar Fulan Club. The parade and picnic are sponsored by the Windsor District Labour Council. There will be free hot dogs, pop and water, bouncy castles, face painting and a car show.

Sarnia
Please assemble at 8:30 a.m. behind the Sarnia Public Library on Julia Street. The parade will start at 9:30 a.m. Food and refreshments will be offered following the parade at the union hall at 1390A Lougar Ave.

Sault Ste. Marie
Members can meet at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion at 65 Foster Drive at 10:15 a.m. to receive a Union jean jacket and hat. Parade participants will gather and march at 11:20 a.m., followed by a picnic beginning at Noon. The picnic will feature free food, cotton candy, live music, face painting and a Motorcycle Show & Shine. The parade is sponsored by the Sault Ste. Marie District Labour Council.

Sudbury
Please assemble by 9:00 a.m. at the Bell Park parking lot. A presentation will be held at 10:00 a.m. followed by a parade alongside other unions and groups. Local 793 jean jackets will be supplied upon identification of being a Local 793 member. Following the march, a picnic will be held, with activities for kids and food vendors on-site.

Timmins
Members can gather at Local 793’s hall at 54 Waterloo Road between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to receive a Union jean jacket and hat, have a coffee and take a group photo. Local 793 will lead the parade, with three members carrying the 100th anniversary banner and flag. The march will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Gillies Lake (100 Lakeshore Road) and following the parade, a barbecue and family activities will be held at Gillies Lake.

Thunder Bay
Members can attend a Labour Day picnic at the Current River Park from Noon to 4 p.m. The event is organized by the Thunder Bay District Labour Council and includes music, games, inflatables, pony rides, hot dogs, ice cream and refreshments. If it’s raining, the picnic will be held on Sept. 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Local 793 at Touch-a-Truck

Written by Local 793 Staff

IUOE Local 793 participated in the seventh annual Touch-a-Truck event on Friday, August 23, in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-West Durham. The event, held outside and around the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa, allowed children of all ages to get up close and personal with more than 40 vehicles of all shapes and sizes. The Operating Engineers have been involved in this event since 2016. Durham Region business representative Ryan Wilbee and Toronto road building business representative Jerry DaSilva were on-hand at this year’s event, assisting visitors […]

IUOE Local 793 participated in the seventh annual Touch-a-Truck event on Friday, August 23, in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-West Durham.

The event, held outside and around the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa, allowed children of all ages to get up close and personal with more than 40 vehicles of all shapes and sizes.

The Operating Engineers have been involved in this event since 2016. Durham Region business representative Ryan Wilbee and Toronto road building business representative Jerry DaSilva were on-hand at this year’s event, assisting visitors who put their skills to the test on an OETIO excavator simulator.

Motor City Crane Rental are also annual supporters of the Touch-a-Truck event. Local 793 members Paul Zwicker and Dallen Rands were on-hand and brought a Terex AC 140 for display and to allow youngsters the opportunity to sit in the cab.

Sights and sounds of the Toronto/Barrie Picnic

Written by Local 793 Staff

The Union’s head office in Oakville was alive on Sunday, August 18, as 1,200 members and their families enjoyed great entertainment, amazing food , pony rides, bouncy castles, activities for all ages, and so much more at the Toronto/Barrie 100th Anniversary Picnic. Joining the celebrations was Canadian Regional Director, International Union of Operating Engineers, Lionel Railton, who shared greetings from IUOE General President James T. Callahan in his speech. Oakville North Burlington MP Pam Damoff was also in attendance, celebrating the Local’s centenary. Live music was provided by Freedom Train […]

The Union’s head office in Oakville was alive on Sunday, August 18, as 1,200 members and their families enjoyed great entertainment, amazing food , pony rides, bouncy castles, activities for all ages, and so much more at the Toronto/Barrie 100th Anniversary Picnic.

Joining the celebrations was Canadian Regional Director, International Union of Operating Engineers, Lionel Railton, who shared greetings from IUOE General President James T. Callahan in his speech.

Oakville North Burlington MP Pam Damoff was also in attendance, celebrating the Local’s centenary.

Live music was provided by Freedom Train and Marvel comic superheroes were at the ready to pose for photos with children.

Captained by Local 793 member Sebastian Sapeta, the heavy equipment operators championed the Local 793 Tug-of-War challenge. The traditional battle pits earth-moving operators against crane operators.

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London hosts 100th anniversary picnic

Written by Local 793 Staff

London was host to the penultimate 100th anniversary picnic on Saturday, August 17, as members and family gathered at East Park to celebrate. Along with great food, music and giveaways, guests enjoyed go-karts, a waterslide, wave pool, splash pad, mini-golf, batting cage, rock climbing, bumper cars and a bouncy castle.

London was host to the penultimate 100th anniversary picnic on Saturday, August 17, as members and family gathered at East Park to celebrate.

Along with great food, music and giveaways, guests enjoyed go-karts, a waterslide, wave pool, splash pad, mini-golf, batting cage, rock climbing, bumper cars and a bouncy castle.

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Sarnia celebrates 100th anniversary

Written by Local 793 Staff

More than 500 members and their families enjoyed beautiful weather, great food & entertainment, fun children’s activities and a chance at winning amazing prizes, as Sarnia hosted their 100th anniversary picnic on Saturday, July 27.

More than 500 members and their families enjoyed beautiful weather, great food & entertainment, fun children’s activities and a chance at winning amazing prizes, as Sarnia hosted their 100th anniversary picnic on Saturday, July 27.

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Making waves at Hamilton’s 100th Anniversary picnic

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 Centennial celebrations continue across the province, as members, staff and their families gathered on a beautiful sunny afternoon at Wild Waterworks in Hamilton. Attendees enjoyed an amazing barbeque, a chance at plenty of great prizes, and full access to the water park; home to the largest outdoor wave pool in Southern Ontario.

Local 793 Centennial celebrations continue across the province, as members, staff and their families gathered on a beautiful sunny afternoon at Wild Waterworks in Hamilton.

Attendees enjoyed an amazing barbeque, a chance at plenty of great prizes, and full access to the water park; home to the largest outdoor wave pool in Southern Ontario.

Oshawa celebrates 100th Anniversary

Written by Local 793 Staff

Port Perry’s beautiful waterfront was the backdrop to Local 793’s 100th Anniversary celebrations in Oshawa. More than 200 members, staff and their families took part in the fun at Palmer Park. The day included bouncy castles, airbrush tattoos, a food & ice cream truck, and more! Live music was provided by Country Spice, led by Local 793 member Allen Scriver. Many members walked away with great prizes, including barbeques and fishing gear.

Port Perry’s beautiful waterfront was the backdrop to Local 793’s 100th Anniversary celebrations in Oshawa.

More than 200 members, staff and their families took part in the fun at Palmer Park.

The day included bouncy castles, airbrush tattoos, a food & ice cream truck, and more!

Live music was provided by Country Spice, led by Local 793 member Allen Scriver.

Many members walked away with great prizes, including barbeques and fishing gear.

How to manage heat stress

Written by Local 793 Staff

With the Greater Toronto Area and the majority of southern Ontario under a heat warning, Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher and president Joe Redshaw remind all Brothers and Sisters to WORK SAFE. Here are some signs and signals to help prevent Heat Stress:

With the Greater Toronto Area and the majority of southern Ontario under a heat warning, Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher and president Joe Redshaw remind all Brothers and Sisters to WORK SAFE.

Here are some signs and signals to help prevent Heat Stress:

Windsor celebrates 100th Anniversary

Written by Local 793 Staff

Members, staff and their families were treated to a fun-filled day, as the Windsor district held their 100th Anniversary picnic on Saturday. It was a great turnout, with more than 350 people attending the event held at the Fogolar Furlan. Taking part in the festivities were business manager Mike Gallagher, director of Toronto area and executive board member Dave Turple, Southwestern Ontario area supervisor and executive board member Steve Booze, Sarnia business rep and executive board member Paul Knight, Sarnia business rep Mike Barons, Windsor business rep Dave Pfaff, London […]

Members, staff and their families were treated to a fun-filled day, as the Windsor district held their 100th Anniversary picnic on Saturday.

It was a great turnout, with more than 350 people attending the event held at the Fogolar Furlan.

Taking part in the festivities were business manager Mike Gallagher, director of Toronto area and executive board member Dave Turple, Southwestern Ontario area supervisor and executive board member Steve Booze, Sarnia business rep and executive board member Paul Knight, Sarnia business rep Mike Barons, Windsor business rep Dave Pfaff, London business rep Kelly Burla, director of organizing and trustee Kyle Schutte and executive board member Bill Boyle.

Also in attendance were retired Southwestern Ontario area supervisors and executive board members Bob McQueen and Bruce Knight, as well as retired executive board member Ken Boyle.

Local 793 encourages all members to attend celebrations being held across the province all summer long.

Timmins rounds out Northeastern Ontario celebrations

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.