Month: March 2022

Each year on this day, March 8, International Women’s Day is celebrated across the globe. It is a day to recognize women’s achievements, raise awareness about women’s equality, and lobby for accelerated gender parity. This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias, dedicated to honouring women, shining a light on their current social contributions, and celebrating the many […]

Each year on this day, March 8, International Women’s Day is celebrated across the globe. It is a day to recognize women’s achievements, raise awareness about women’s equality, and lobby for accelerated gender parity.

This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias, dedicated to honouring women, shining a light on their current social contributions, and celebrating the many important roles women have played throughout history.

International Women’s Day is also a call to action for the construction industry. BuildForce Canada estimated in 2020 that of the nearly 1.1 million tradespeople employed in the Canadian industry, women made up only 4.7 per cent.

With a looming shortage of skilled trades workers, it’s time to get past the stereotypes – particularly those in the skilled trades – and employ a more diverse workforce.

There’s much work to be done, on International Women’s Day and beyond.

Happy International Women’s Day.

Operating engineers in northeastern Ontario remain busy at Cote gold mine, located 150 kilometres north of Sudbury. Construction of the gold mine commenced in late 2020, and is expected be completed in mid-2023.  When fully operational, the mine is expected to produce an average of 367,000 ounces of gold per year over the course of its 18-year mine […]

Operating engineers in northeastern Ontario remain busy at Cote gold mine, located 150 kilometres north of Sudbury.

Construction of the gold mine commenced in late 2020, and is expected be completed in mid-2023.  When fully operational, the mine is expected to produce an average of 367,000 ounces of gold per year over the course of its 18-year mine life.

Seen in the photo below are (L to R) Local 793 members Wesley Armitage and Ron Caron onsite at the mine. Brother Ron is sitting in a CAT 937 wheel loader.

Irish eyes will be smiling again in Toronto. After two years of cancellations due to COVID-19 restrictions, Local 793 will once again march in the annual Toronto St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 20. Members and their families are invited to bring the Irish Spirit and show support for your Union at the same […]

Irish eyes will be smiling again in Toronto.

After two years of cancellations due to COVID-19 restrictions, Local 793 will once again march in the annual Toronto St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 20.

Members and their families are invited to bring the Irish Spirit and show support for your Union at the same time. Come out and celebrate one of the largest community events in Toronto and the largest Irish event in Canada.

Local 793 jackets and scarfs will be given out to participants aged 16 years and older prior to marching. Kids under the age of 16 will receive a Local 793 scarf.

To ensure proper sizing, please email your name and jacket size(s) to stpatricksday@iuoelocal793.org before Friday, March 11.

* Bring your Union membership card so that we can ensure Local 793 members receive jackets and scarfs.

PARADE INFORMATION:

Start Time: 12 p.m. (noon) sharp
Begins: Corner of St. George and Bloor Street West
Ends: Nathan Phillips Square
Distance: 2.5 kilometres (approximately 1.5 hours)

LOCAL 793 MEETING LOCATION:

At the corner of St. George and Bloor Street West. Look for Local 793 flags, boom trucks and members wearing Union jackets, scarfs, hoodies, etc.

REMINDER: Check the weather forecast and come prepared in case of rain.