Local 793 Members and Families Invited to Toronto St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2023

Written by Local 793 Staff

Irish eyes will be smiling in Toronto. Local 793 will once again march in the annual Toronto St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 19, 2023. 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 […]

Irish eyes will be smiling in Toronto.

Local 793 will once again march in the annual Toronto St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 19, 2023.

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.

Registration to obtain Union apparel closed on March 8, 2023, at 4:00 pm.

Please arrive 1.5 hours prior to the parade start time at the designated meeting area where the Local 793 flags stand.

PARADE INFORMATION:
Parade start time: 12:00 p.m. sharp
Meeting area/Start location: Corner of St. George and Bloor Street West. Look for Local 793 flags, boom trucks and members wearing Union jackets, hoodies, etc.
End location: Nathan Phillips Square
Total walking distance: 2.5 kilometres (approximately 1.5 hours)

Black History Month

Written by Local 793 Staff

February is Black History Month when together, we celebrate the achievements of Black Canadians who have helped shape our workplaces, our communities, and our union. The theme this year is: “Ours to tell.” This represents both an opportunity to engage in open dialogue and a commitment to learning more about the stories Black communities in […]

February is Black History Month when together, we celebrate the achievements of Black Canadians who have helped shape our workplaces, our communities, and our union.

The theme this year is: “Ours to tell.” This represents both an opportunity to engage in open dialogue and a commitment to learning more about the stories Black communities in Canada have to tell about their histories, successes, sacrifices and triumphs.

In December 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month in Canada following a motion introduced by Dr. Jean Augustine, the first African Canadian woman to be elected as an MP. The motion passed unanimously.
Every February since then, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the contribution made to the development of this country by members of the Black community. Since so much of their history and experience has been ignored, it is a time to recognize how Black people continue to help shape our communities, industries and nation.

This month and every month, IUOE Local 793 is committed to fighting racism and hatred in all forms. We encourage members not to be neutral when witnessing racism and to stand up in defence of their fellow Brothers and Sisters. We strive for equality, fairness, and positive change on sites and at every level of the industry.

Local 793 is a union of hope, hard work, pride, and perseverance.