Fulfilling the responsibilities and roles of a father is always challenging. However, fathers are our models of strength, bravery, patience, devotion, and much more. Local 793 wishes our members a wonderful time with their families as you celebrate Father’s Day. 👷🏼♂️
Fulfilling the responsibilities and roles of a father is always challenging. However, fathers are our models of strength, bravery, patience, devotion, and much more.
Local 793 wishes our members a wonderful time with their families as you celebrate Father’s Day. 👷🏼♂️
Welcome to the digital edition of Making Tracks, the magazine. In this edition, you’ll read about the International Union of Operating Engineers 40th General Convention where several Local 793 members were appointed to important committees by General President James T. Callahan, a goodwill story about the daughter of a long-serving Union member and her humanitarian […]
Welcome to the digital edition of Making Tracks, the magazine.
In this edition, you’ll read about the International Union of Operating Engineers 40th General Convention where several Local 793 members were appointed to important committees by General President James T. Callahan, a goodwill story about the daughter of a long-serving Union member and her humanitarian aid pilgrimage in the Dominican Republic, how Local 793’s Indigenous Relations Coordinator Jim Jacobs is chasing his country music dreams in Nashville, videos of members keeping busy building Ontario, photos and much, much more.
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The 2023 Supporting Women in the Trades (SWiT) Conference brought together Canada’s tradeswomen and their allies in Winnipeg, Manitoba, from June 10 to 12, including employers, labour representatives, government, educators, community partners, and diversity, equity and inclusion experts. Local 793 sought perspectives and strategies to support and encourage more women to enter the construction […]
The 2023 Supporting Women in the Trades (SWiT) Conference brought together Canada’s tradeswomen and their allies in Winnipeg, Manitoba, from June 10 to 12, including employers, labour representatives, government, educators, community partners, and diversity, equity and inclusion experts.
L to R: Patrick Campbell, IUOE Canadian Director; Rick Kerr, OETIO Executive Director; Kenedi Brosseau, IUOE Local 793, SWiT delegate; Jordan James, OETIM Executive Director; the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Federal Minister of Labour, Mike Gallagher, Business Manager, Carla St. Louis, OETIO Director of Indigenous Affairs and Marketing and, Megan Morley, IUOE Local 793 SWiT delegate.
Local 793 sought perspectives and strategies to support and encourage more women to enter the construction industry.
L to R: The Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Federal Minister of Labour, Mike Gallagher, Business Manager, and Patrick Campbell, IUOE Canadian Director.
“As a union, we can do more to encourage women to join our trade. We will keep pushing for action so more women have opportunities to grow and foster a prosperous future in construction,” Business Manager Mike Gallagher said.
Kenedi Brosseau with fellow Plenary Four – Power Hour: Indigenous Tradeswomen Claiming Their Space in Industry round table participants.
Sister Kenedi Brosseau pictured alongside participants in the SWiT Plenary Four – Power Hour: Indigenous Tradeswomen Claiming Their Space in Industry. Kenedi made us proud, representing IUOE Local 793 and OETIO, sharing her experiences training at OETIO and working on job sites with Bird Construction.
Lorna Harnum, IUOE International Representative, addresses the SWiT conference.
Heavy equipment operation is a rewarding career that can support individuals and their families long term. Local 793 is proud to be a part of creating sustainable and measurable change for women in this industry.
Local 793 members operate heavy equipment to excavate an eight-story underground parking lot in Mississauga. The work is part of the construction of a 69-floor residential hi-rise building that will hold 956 units. The depth of excavating will total 90 feet when complete. Excavation work began in July 2022 and is slated to be completed […]
Local 793 members operate heavy equipment to excavate an eight-story underground parking lot in Mississauga. The work is part of the construction of a 69-floor residential hi-rise building that will hold 956 units. The depth of excavating will total 90 feet when complete. Excavation work began in July 2022 and is slated to be completed in August 2023.
Contractors: Michael Brothers Excavation | HC Matcon
Below is a memo outlining the details of the Global Benefits cybersecurity breach involving the IUOE Local 793 Pension, Life and Health and the Group Legal Trust Funds (collectively, the “Funds”) which occurred on January 16, 2023 and the actions taken to date, including the legal advice provided by Koskie Minsky to date. Global Benefits […]
Below is a memo outlining the details of the Global Benefits cybersecurity breach involving the IUOE Local 793 Pension, Life and Health and the Group Legal Trust Funds (collectively, the “Funds”) which occurred on January 16, 2023 and the actions taken to date, including the legal advice provided by Koskie Minsky to date.
Air pollution from wildfires in Quebec and northeastern Ontario remains well above healthy levels across much of southern and northern Ontario. On Thursday, Environment Canada issued a statement for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), warning of high pollution levels and deteriorated air quality due to smoke from the fires. “Wildfire smoke can be harmful to […]
Air pollution from wildfires in Quebec and northeastern Ontario remains well above healthy levels across much of southern and northern Ontario. On Thursday, Environment Canada issued a statement for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), warning of high pollution levels and deteriorated air quality due to smoke from the fires.
“Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health, even at low concentrations. Continue to take actions to protect your health and reduce exposure to smoke,” says Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) in the statement.
Those in northeastern Ontario are not exempt from the smoky impacts either, as fires burning north of Georgian Bay billow smoke toward communities along Lake Huron.
Environment Canada’s air quality forecast for the GTA suggests things will remain at unhealthy levels through Friday but will begin to improve and deteriorate in waves.
Exposure to air pollutants, like smoke, can cause various symptoms, including irritated eyes, increased mucus production, coughing and difficulty breathing. The Canadian Lung Association urges those with lung diseases such as asthma and COPD to monitor their breathing. If breathing problems develop, refer to your action plan or call your healthcare provider.
Brothers Ed Manion and Pat Rhode work on the John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) revitalization project at Queen’s University in Kingston. Local 793 members operate a Liebherr 946 and a Komatsu PC88MR-8. The project targets a LEED Gold (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification and aims for a 2024 completion date. Contractor – Gordon […]
Brothers Ed Manion and Pat Rhode work on the John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) revitalization project at Queen’s University in Kingston.
Local 793 members operate a Liebherr 946 and a Komatsu PC88MR-8.
The project targets a LEED Gold (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification and aims for a 2024 completion date.
The Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers (CALL-ACAMS) held its annual conference in Regina, Saskatchewan, from June 1st to 4th, for members to meet and share information about industry developments in labour laws, legislation updates and strategies for developing unionization in North America. IUOE Local 793’s Labour Relations team was invited and participated in the active […]
The Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers (CALL-ACAMS) held its annual conference in Regina, Saskatchewan, from June 1st to 4th, for members to meet and share information about industry developments in labour laws, legislation updates and strategies for developing unionization in North America.
IUOE Local 793’s Labour Relations team was invited and participated in the active discussions while compiling a wealth of knowledge from other guests and spokespersons in law, academics and union representations.
This year’s theme focused on: The SocialDeterminants of Solidarity: Labour Law in Political and Economic Context. The conference examined the intersectionality between labour law and factors such as climate change, mental health, systemic racism and market trends. IUOE Local 793 is grateful for the opportunity to gain perspective on improving assistance to our members and working toward effective collective action in response to these topics.
Pictured from left to right are Kirsten Agrell (Senior Legal Counsel, IUOE Local 793), Melissa Atkins-Mahaney (Labour Relations Manager, IUOE Local 793), Brodie MacRae (Legal Counsel, IUOE Local 942 in Charlottetown), Kathryn Bell (Legal Counsel, IUOE Local 793), Miriam Wallbridge (Legal Counsel, IUOE Local 793) also attended but is not pictured.
GC Rentals operator Brock Arvelin and apprentice Jacob Anttonen work on removing a decommissioned MTO bridge on Highway 11/17 at the Canadian Pacific Railway overpass near Dorion, Ontario. The project will develop the new four-lane highway on 11/17 while decommissioning the old road allowance. Equipment- Terex AC 350 General Contractor- Teranorth
GC Rentals operator Brock Arvelin and apprentice Jacob Anttonen work on removing a decommissioned MTO bridge on Highway 11/17 at the Canadian Pacific Railway overpass near Dorion, Ontario.
The project will develop the new four-lane highway on 11/17 while decommissioning the old road allowance.
IUOE Local 793 joins others in communities across Canada to celebrate Pride Month and support 2SLGBTQI+ equality and justice. This month is a time to honour the diversity of 2SLGBTQI+ communities while acknowledging their history, hardships, and progress. Historically, Pride gatherings emerged from the first large-scale protests for 2SLGBTQI+ rights. In Canada, the first demonstrations […]
IUOE Local 793 joins others in communities across Canada to celebrate Pride Month and support 2SLGBTQI+ equality and justice.
This month is a time to honour the diversity of 2SLGBTQI+ communities while acknowledging their history, hardships, and progress.
Historically, Pride gatherings emerged from the first large-scale protests for 2SLGBTQI+ rights. In Canada, the first demonstrations took place in Ottawa and Vancouver in 1971.
Local 793 is proud to advocate for 2SLGBTQI+ rights and is committed to the fight against discrimination and hate in the workplace and our communities.
