Month: December 2021

Today marks the 125th anniversary of the International Union of Operating Engineers. The officers and executive board members of Local 793 congratulate the International in achieving this major milestone. On December 7, 1896, eleven individuals met in Chicago to form the National Union of Steam Engineers of America, the predecessor of the International Union of […]

Today marks the 125th anniversary of the International Union of Operating Engineers.

The officers and executive board members of Local 793 congratulate the International in achieving this major milestone.

On December 7, 1896, eleven individuals met in Chicago to form the National Union of Steam Engineers of America, the predecessor of the International Union of Operating Engineers. They were tired of the appalling work conditions and the 60-90 hour work weeks for miserable wages. They knew that joining together in a union was the only way they could improve their work lives.

A year later, the first Canadian workers joined the young union. To reflect this expansion across the border, the union’s name was changed to the International Union of Steam Engineers.

IUOE members’ skills have not gone unnoticed and is part of the reason why members have worked on many internationally recognized project such as Toronto’s CN Tower, Vancouver’s Lions Gate Bridge, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, Chicago’s Sears Tower, and New York’s Empire State Building, Holland Tunnel, and Statue of Liberty.

Today, all IUOE members are reaping the rewards of the sacrifices of their forerunners. Their foresight for safer working condition and fair wages has help thousands of families and will continue to help thousands more in the future.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the 125-year anniversary
CLICK HERE to read more on the history of IUOE
CLICK HERE to read the International Union of Operating Engineers’ rich history in their full-colour 125th Anniversary journal

Local 793 members are working hard for KMS Group on their residential housing complex project in Kitchener, ON. Once completed this complex will contain over 200 units. Below is an image of Local 793 member Robbie Evans standing in front of a 352F excavator onsite.

Local 793 members are working hard for KMS Group on their residential housing complex project in Kitchener, ON. Once completed this complex will contain over 200 units.

Below is an image of Local 793 member Robbie Evans standing in front of a 352F excavator onsite.

In a news release yesterday, the province stated that starting on December 13 at 8am, Ontarians aged 50 and older will be able to schedule their COVID-19 booster shot.  Appointments can be booked through the COVID-19 vaccination portal or by calling the provincial vaccine contact centre. Ontario plans to further expand eligibility for booster shots […]

In a news release yesterday, the province stated that starting on December 13 at 8am, Ontarians aged 50 and older will be able to schedule their COVID-19 booster shot.  Appointments can be booked through the COVID-19 vaccination portal or by calling the provincial vaccine contact centre.

Ontario plans to further expand eligibility for booster shots in January based on age and other risk factors.

Book your vaccine appointment: https://bit.ly/2ZTzPUM

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/covid-19-ontario-dec-2-2021-vaccine-boosters-50-plus-1.6270871

Local 793 members are busy working for Almita Project Services on the SmartCentres hi-res condo project in Barrie, ON. This project consists of building four towers at 25, 35, 38 and 41 storeys in height and will house over 1,700 units. This will help address the strong demand for housing in the area. Below is […]

Local 793 members are busy working for Almita Project Services on the SmartCentres hi-res condo project in Barrie, ON. This project consists of building four towers at 25, 35, 38 and 41 storeys in height and will house over 1,700 units. This will help address the strong demand for housing in the area.

Below is a picture of Local 793 member Mark Abrams operating a Komatsu PC 490 excavator with a drill head onsite.

Local 793 members are hard at work for Aldershot Rentals on Hydro One’s Middleport Transformer Station in Niagara Falls, ON. This project ensures that the residents in the area have access to a reliable source of power. Below is a picture of Local 793 members (L to R) Constantine Marzavas, John McGregor, Dave Bezemer and […]

Local 793 members are hard at work for Aldershot Rentals on Hydro One’s Middleport Transformer Station in Niagara Falls, ON. This project ensures that the residents in the area have access to a reliable source of power.

Below is a picture of Local 793 members (L to R) Constantine Marzavas, John McGregor, Dave Bezemer and Nick Bezemer standing in front of a John Deere 310SL backhoe loader onsite.