Month: September 2022

As uncomfortable as the topic of suicide may be to talk about, it is crucial that we do. September 10 is a day to shed light on the importance of mental health and let those struggling know we are here to help. Those working in the construction industry may be at higher risk for mental […]

As uncomfortable as the topic of suicide may be to talk about, it is crucial that we do. September 10 is a day to shed light on the importance of mental health and let those struggling know we are here to help.

Those working in the construction industry may be at higher risk for mental illness and suicide. But there is hope. By raising awareness, reducing stigma and encouraging action, we can all help prevent suicide.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please visit www.members-health.com for mental health support. Receive same-day mental health support from medical doctors and mental health professionals who are available 24/7/365.

The Labour Mobility Deduction for Tradespeople is a tax deduction that allows skilled trades workers tax recognition on up to $4,000 annually for eligible out-of-pocket expenses that are not covered by an employer when temporarily relocating for work. For eligible tradespeople and eligible expenses, this new tax deduction enables workers to claim eligible expenses which […]

The Labour Mobility Deduction for Tradespeople is a tax deduction that allows skilled trades workers tax recognition on up to $4,000 annually for eligible out-of-pocket expenses that are not covered by an employer when temporarily relocating for work.

For eligible tradespeople and eligible expenses, this new tax deduction enables workers to claim eligible expenses which will lower your taxable income and therefore reduce the amount of tax you have to pay on your income.

All eligible expenses retroactive to January 1st, 2022 can be claimed through the Labour Mobility Deduction.

Who is eligible?
Skilled tradespersons and apprentices who relocate for at least 36 hours to a temporary lodging that is located at least 150 kilometres away from their primary residence to work on a construction site are eligible to use this deduction. The particular work location must be in Canada.

What are eligible expenses?
Eligible expenses would be reasonable amounts associated with expenses incurred for:
• Temporary lodging for the eligible individual near the particular work location
• Transportation for the individual for one round trip from the location where the individual ordinarily resides to the temporary lodging
• Meals for the individual in the course of travel while making one round trip to and from the temporary lodging.

How do I use the deduction?
If you are eligible, save your travel receipts and file the claims – or have your accountant file the claims – along with the rest of your tax return at the end of the fiscal year.

Hundreds of Local 793 operators and family members participated in Labour Day parades across the province on Monday (Sunday in Oshawa) for the first time since the pandemic forced the cancellation of the event in its in-person form two years ago. Parades took place in Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa, Kingston, Oshawa, London, Windsor, Sarnia, Sault Ste. […]

Hundreds of Local 793 operators and family members participated in Labour Day parades across the province on Monday (Sunday in Oshawa) for the first time since the pandemic forced the cancellation of the event in its in-person form two years ago. Parades took place in Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa, Kingston, Oshawa, London, Windsor, Sarnia, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Timmins and Thunder Bay.

In Toronto, members and families marched from University Avenue and Queen Street to the grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition. Watch the video below from the Toronto Labour Day parade.

The deadline for applications for the Jack Redshaw Scholarships is Friday, September 9, 2022. The scholarships are available to all the sons, daughters and grandchildren of Local 793 members who are in good standing at the time of selection of the awards. The award is named in honour of the late Jack Redshaw, who was a […]

The deadline for applications for the Jack Redshaw Scholarships is Friday, September 9, 2022.

The scholarships are available to all the sons, daughters and grandchildren of Local 793 members who are in good standing at the time of selection of the awards.

The award is named in honour of the late Jack Redshaw, who was a Local 793 member for 42 years. He was a business representative for 20 years and also served as labour relations manager and recording-corresponding secretary of the union.

Each year, the business manager of Local 793 determines the amount and number of scholarships to be awarded.

Applications must be supported by:

• Transcripts;
• Other evidence of potential ability to succeed in the post-secondary program; and
• A letter of recommendation from an individual with personal academic knowledge of the person making the application as well as why a scholarship should be awarded.

Applicants must also submit an essay of not more than 1,000 words on one of the following topics:

A: Reasons why this scholarship will help you.
B: The impact on your life of being a dependent of a Local 793 Union member.
C: How can Unions attract more female trainees?
D: Describe the life story of a Union member from birth throughout their career to retirement.
E: What is it like having your family member live away from home – at the job site/on camp?
F: How have Unions improved worker’s lives over the last 100 years?

Applications can be downloaded by CLICKING HERE. Applications can also be obtained by contacting any Local 793 area office.

Please return all applications (via mail) no later than 4 PM on Friday, September 9, 2022, to the attention of:

Heather Hamer
IUOE Local 793
2245 Speers Road
Oakville ON
L6L 6X8

Labour Day message from Local 793 Business Manager, Mike Gallagher: The world feels like a much-changed place since the last time members of Local 793 were able to march together on Labour Day. Back on that day in September 2019, as the Union also marked its 100th anniversary, none of us could have imagined the […]

Labour Day message from Local 793 Business Manager, Mike Gallagher:

The world feels like a much-changed place since the last time members of Local 793 were able to march together on Labour Day. Back on that day in September 2019, as the Union also marked its 100th anniversary, none of us could have imagined the challenges we would soon face due to the arrival of COVID-19.

But just as in 1878 when a demonstration in Toronto supporting striking printers planted the roots of Labour Day and led directly to the enactment of the Trade Union Act, and in 1919 when workers came together in the aftermath of the Great War to establish IUOE Local 793, we too have found that standing shoulder to shoulder has allowed us to meet the challenges of our own time.

I am sure that all those who came before us would be proud of how our members continued to pull on their boots every day and head out to the jobsite during the pandemic, while much of the country’s economy was shut down and its people were sheltering at home. Your Union fought to make sure you could keep providing for your families and developed an onsite safety protocol and checklist to keep members safe on the job; a protocol that was adopted by many signatory contractors and endorsed by the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario, amongst others.

But that hasn’t been our only fight.

This year we stood together on picket lines across the province to win improved agreements that not only reflected the sacrifices made during the COVID-19 crisis, but also to protect members from the worst effects of the growing cost-of-living crisis that is sweeping economies around the world. The industry-leading gains we won together proved once again that we are all stronger together.

Now, as workers once again march to honour the sacrifices and successes of the past 150 years, we can be assured that Local 793 members have earned the right to stand alongside them.

As in 2019, nobody can predict what might be coming down the road, but I do know Local 793 has never been as united as it is now and that there is no obstacle our members cannot overcome. On this Labour Day, that alone is worth celebrating.

I hope all of you who are able will join us with your families at one of the many parades being held around the province on Monday (Sunday in Oshawa) and at the Local 793-organized events that follow. Click here for details about the parades and events in various districts.

Fraternally yours,

Mike Gallagher

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 Sunday, September 4th and Monday, September 5th, 2022. Adults will receive a jacket and hat and children will receive a t-shirt. Please review the following details about the […]

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 Sunday, September 4th and Monday, September 5th, 2022. Adults will receive a jacket and hat and children will receive a t-shirt. Please review the following details about the parades and events in various districts:

Toronto
The parade begins promptly at 9:30 a.m., Monday, September 5th, 2022. Assemble by 8:30 a.m. on University Avenue between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West. Union apparel will be supplied upon identification of being a Local 793 member. The parade route will head west on Queen Street West to Dufferin Street then south to the Canadian National Exhibition. At the end of the parade, members will be admitted free to the CNE grounds.

Hamilton
Please assemble by 10 a.m. on Monday, September 5th, 2022 at Stuart Street at Caroline Street North. Bay Street North will likely close to traffic around 10 a.m., so if you plan on arriving after that, you will have to come down another access route. 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. There is a picnic hosted by the Hamilton and District Labour Council (HLDC) in Bayfront Park and members are free to attend if they wish. The Local will not have a tent or booth at the park. Local 793 Representatives will be on-site at 8:00 am. Members should look for Local 793 flags and banners to find us on Stuart Street.

Ottawa
Ottawa’s Labour Council Labour Day Parade with depart at 12 p.m., Monday, September 5th, 2022 from Ottawa City Hall at Elgin and Lisgar streets. The parade route will follow South on Elgin, West on Somerset, North on Bank and East on Laurier ending back at City Hall by 1 p.m.

Kingston
The Kingston & District Labour Council is hosting a barbeque at Skeleton Park (Ordnance and Alma) starting at 10 a.m., Monday, September 5th, 2022. There will be great food, live music, children’s games and more!

Oshawa
Members are invited to the Lindsey & District Labour Council Labour Day picnic at Old Mill Park 16 Kent St. E. Lindsay. The picnic runs from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 4, 2022. There will be food, live music, refreshments, door prizes and information booths. Please bring your own water bottles.

London
Local 793 is sponsoring a barbeque for members and their families at East Park, 1275 Hamilton Road, in London. The picnic runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, September 5th, 2022. The food being provided is barbequed hot dogs and sausage, as well as pizza, chips, and refreshments.

Windsor
Marshalling will begin at 9 a.m., Monday, September 5th, 2022 from the Local 200/444 Union Hall, located at 1855 Turner Road. From there, the parade will start at 10 a.m. The parade route is along Walker Road before turning on the E.C Row Service Road towards the Fogolar Furlan Club. Members should plan to meet from 9-9:30 am at the corner of Seneca and Turner so we can hand out hats and jackets.

Sarnia
Members are to meet behind the Sarnia Public Library, located at 124 Christina Street South at 8:30 a.m., Monday, September 5th, 2022. Members will then line up in front of the library on Christina Street to march in the parade. Following the parade, we will be coming back to the Union Hall, located at 1390A Lougar Ave, for lunch and refreshments.

Sault Ste. Marie
Members can meet at the Roberta Bondar Pavillon at 65 Foster Drive. Sault Ste. Marie, On. P6A 5N1 at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 5th, 2022 and from there assemble for the parade which starts at 11:30 a.m.

Sudbury
Members are invited to a Labour Day barbeque at the Sudbury office at 430 Westmount Avenue, Unit H. The barbeque runs from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, September 5th, 2022.

Timmins
Members can meet at our Timmins office at 54 Waterloo Road, #2. Timmins, On. P4N 8P3 at 10:00 a.m. for a marching on Monday, September 5th, 2022.

Thunder Bay
Members can attend a Labour Day picnic at the Current River Park off Hodder Avenue and Cumberland Street from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, September 5th, 2022. Food will be served until 3 p.m. The event is organized by the Thunder Bay District Labour Council.

Please be advised that all Local 793 offices across the province will be closed for Labour Day on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. Have a happy Labour Day Weekend from Local 793!

Please be advised that all Local 793 offices across the province will be closed for Labour Day on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022.

Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.

Have a happy Labour Day Weekend from Local 793!