SPECIAL CALLED MEETING: Ratification/ Strike Vote for the London Sewer and Waterman, Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Contractors Association Collective Agreement

Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 9:30 am RATIFICATION/ STRIKE VOTE MEETING FOR THE LONDON SEWER AND WATERMAIN, CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT Dear Member: We will be holding a Ratification/Strike Vote Meeting on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 9:30 am at the Hellenic Community Centre at 133 Southdale Road West, London, ON. Be sure you attend this important Ratification/Strike Vote Meeting and please notify as many of your fellow members as possible that work or may work under the London Sewer and Watermain, Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Contractors […]

Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 9:30 am

RATIFICATION/ STRIKE VOTE MEETING FOR THE LONDON SEWER AND WATERMAIN, CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT

Dear Member:

We will be holding a Ratification/Strike Vote Meeting on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 9:30 am at the Hellenic Community Centre at 133 Southdale Road West, London, ON.

Be sure you attend this important Ratification/Strike Vote Meeting and please notify as many of your fellow members as possible that work or may work under the London Sewer and Watermain, Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Contractors Association
Collective Agreement.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 519.652.2740.

Fraternally yours,

Kelly Burla
Business Representative, London Office

Donny Collins
Business Representative, London Office

Save Big on Local March Break Plans With Memberperks

Save big and make the most of your stay-cation this March Break! IUOE Local 793 members can save big on experiences like Ripley’s Aquariums, Ontario Science Centre, the ROM and more! Sign up easily for Venngo Member Perks by registering online. Saving won’t stop after March break. Access discounts on 1,000s of brands, electronics, events, trips and more! 🔗 Follow this link to sign-up: https://iuoelocal793.venngo.com/register

Save big and make the most of your stay-cation this March Break!
IUOE Local 793 members can save big on experiences like Ripley’s Aquariums, Ontario Science Centre, the ROM and more!

Sign up easily for Venngo Member Perks by registering online. Saving won’t stop after March break. Access discounts on 1,000s of brands, electronics, events, trips and more!

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Local 793 Members Work on Shoreline Protection in Point Edward

Brothers Joe Cogghe, Brian Ballard (standing), and Rob Wellington (in excavator) work on a shoreline protection project placing armour stone in the St Clair River. GC: Vanbree Drainage & Bulldozing Equipment: CAT 336 excavator

Brothers Joe Cogghe, Brian Ballard (standing), and Rob Wellington (in excavator) work on a shoreline protection project placing armour stone in the St Clair River.

GC: Vanbree Drainage & Bulldozing

Equipment: CAT 336 excavator

Brothers Joe Cogghe and Brian Ballard standing, and Rob Wellington in CAT excavator on waterfront site

Wide shot of the work site and two excavators being operated

Women in Construction – Sister Kenedi Brosseau

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year. It is the focal point in the movement for the rights and acknowledgement of women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements. Women face drastic underrepresentation in construction, engineering and manufacturing. In 2020, BuildForce Canada found that of the estimated 1.1 million tradespeople employed in the industry, women made up only 5%. OETIO wants to recognize the women in the industry by sharing their successes, reflecting on the challenges ahead and uplifting women workers to encourage more women applicants. Like […]

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year. It is the focal point in the movement for the rights and acknowledgement of women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements.

Women face drastic underrepresentation in construction, engineering and manufacturing. In 2020, BuildForce Canada found that of the estimated 1.1 million tradespeople employed in the industry, women made up only 5%.

OETIO wants to recognize the women in the industry by sharing their successes, reflecting on the challenges ahead and uplifting women workers to encourage more women applicants.

Member Kenedi sitting inside the heavy equipment cabLike many young people, Local 793 member Kenedi Brosseau was unsure of her career path, but she leaned towards becoming an operating engineer. Kenedi applied to OETIO’s Pre-Apprenticeship program as a launching pad for a stable and exciting future.

She said, “I was welcomed with open arms; from there, I’ve never looked back! I couldn’t be happier with my decision to train with OETIO.”

Now training with OETIO (Morrsiburg) as an excavator and backhoe operator, Sister Kenedi says joining IUOE Local 793 has granted her endless opportunities.

“My future career goal would be to run an excavator for new builds, to do water main and sewer work, and I hope to have my own business eventually.”

Though joining a heavily male-dominated industry can be intimidating, Kenedi received the support she needed to face those concerns, which enabled her to focus on the positives.

She said, “I hoped to earn respect from others since I am just as capable and qualified. I had some instructors during my training with OETIO who motivated and encouraged me to see my values as a woman in this trade.”

As the construction and skilled trades industry aims to persuade more women to join the workforce, Kenedi shared some advice for those considering a career as an operating engineer.

“Follow your dreams; if I can do it, anyone else can. Keep your head up and get back up if you get knocked down. Keep your mind set on your goals and keep pushing forward.”

Kenedi has taken the learning curves of this industry in stride, only becoming stronger and more prepared for the next challenge. She certainly has no regrets.

She said, “I’ve had the opportunity to meet some amazing people along the way, and like every new experience, it will be nerve-racking at first, but with time and perseverance, it gets easier. Reaching your goals requires determination and a strong mindset; with that, you can do anything, and nobody will get in your way.”

Local 793 and OETIO continue to support and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace as part of a longstanding effort to remove barriers to well-paying construction jobs. If you, or someone you know, is interested in an exciting career as an operating engineer, OETIO offers an online information session every second Wednesday as a critical first step. Visit OETIO.com for more information and to register for an online session.

International Women’s Day 2023

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year. It is a day to acknowledge and commemorate women and girls’ social, political and economic achievements in Canada and worldwide. It is also a time to celebrate the tremendous achievements women have made to our labour movement, workplaces and communities. IUOE, Local 793 is proud to be part of the movement for gender equality. We will continue to encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace in efforts to remove barriers to well-paying construction jobs.

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year. It is a day to acknowledge and commemorate women and girls’ social, political and economic achievements in Canada and worldwide. It is also a time to celebrate the tremendous achievements women have made to our labour movement, workplaces and communities.

IUOE, Local 793 is proud to be part of the movement for gender equality. We will continue to encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace in efforts to remove barriers to well-paying construction jobs.

Local 793 Members Proudly Represent Onsite in Fonthill

Brother Kyle Lynds and Steward Del Ashton perform a sewer main inspection using a camera truck off Highway 20 for the City of Pelham. GC: GFL Environmental Inc.  

Brother Kyle Lynds and Steward Del Ashton perform a sewer main inspection using a camera truck off Highway 20 for the City of Pelham.

GC: GFL Environmental Inc.

Members holding up IUOE Local 793 banner in front of work truck

 

Local 793 Members on Site in Barrie

Brothers Leon Turpling, Brian Savage and Dalmar Lougheed work on Highway 400 and Essa Road interchange replacement after the snowstorm blew through Ontario. Equipment: Linkbelt LS 218H and Linkbelt LS 208H piledrivers and a Grove RT 765E GC: Aecon

Brothers Leon Turpling, Brian Savage and Dalmar Lougheed work on Highway 400 and Essa Road interchange replacement after the snowstorm blew through Ontario.

Equipment: Linkbelt LS 218H and Linkbelt LS 208H piledrivers and a Grove RT 765E

GC: Aecon

Three members standing on site

Wide shot of heavy equipment operated by members on site

You Could Win a Night Stay at the Grand Fairmont Hotel Anywhere in Canada!

As an IUOE Local 793 member, you can access thousands of discounts on everything from wellness, entertainment, fashion, electronics and travel. Make saving simple by downloading the Venngo app and win this month’s giveaway by reviewing the app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/venngo/id522452356 Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.venngo.mobileperks&hl=en_CA&gl=US Do you still need to sign up for Member Perks? It’s easy to get started! Register online and save 1,000s on numerous brands, events, trips and more! 🔗 Follow this link to sign-up: https://iuoelocal793.venngo.com/register

As an IUOE Local 793 member, you can access thousands of discounts on everything from wellness, entertainment, fashion, electronics and travel. Make saving simple by downloading the Venngo app and win this month’s giveaway by reviewing the app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/venngo/id522452356

Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.venngo.mobileperks&hl=en_CA&gl=US

Do you still need to sign up for Member Perks? It’s easy to get started! Register online and save 1,000s on numerous brands, events, trips and more!
🔗 Follow this link to sign-up: https://iuoelocal793.venngo.com/register