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Members and Families Invited to 2024 Labour Day Parades

Posted on August 1, 2024 at 1:54 pm.

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 members and their families are encouraged to march in a number of Labour Day parades and attend events being held across the province on Monday, September 2, 2024 (Sunday, September 1, 2024, in Oshawa). Participants who attend the parade in their respective districts will receive a Local 793 jacket, t-shirt, and hat. Youth’s T-shirts will be available. Please present your Union card and come early, as quantities are limited. Details about the parades and events in various districts: Hamilton Please assemble at 9 a.m. on Monday, September 2, […]

Participants who attend the parade in their respective districts will receive a Local 793 jacket, t-shirt, and hat. Youth’s T-shirts will be available. Please present your Union card and come early, as quantities are limited.

Details about the parades and events in various districts:

Hamilton
Please assemble at 9 a.m. on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Stuart Street between Hess Street and Caroline Street North. Local 793 representatives will be on-site at 8:30 am. Members should look for Local 793 flags and banners to find us on Stuart Street. The parade starts promptly at 10:30 a.m. and heads south on Bay Street, east on York Blvd. to James Street, north on James Street to Strachan Street, west on Strachan to Bay Front Park. Following the march, a picnic is being hosted by the Hamilton and District Labour Council (HLDC) in Bayfront Park and members are free to attend if they wish.

Kingston
The Kingston & District Labour Council is hosting a festival at McBurney (Skeleton) Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, September 2, 2024. There will be food, live music and children’s games. Parade to City Hall starts at 10:30 a.m.

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 1:30 p.m., Monday, September 2, 2024. There will be food and refreshments.

Oshawa
Members are invited to the Lindsey & District Labour Council Labour Day picnic at Lindsay Memorial Park, 215 Lindsey St. S, Lindsey. The picnic begins at 12 p.m. on Sunday, September 1, 2024. There will be food, refreshments, music, door prizes, children’s games and information booths. Please bring your own water bottles.

Ottawa
Ottawa’s Labour Council Labour Day Parade will depart at 12 p.m., Monday, September 2, 2024, from Ottawa City Hall, finishing at McNabb Park, located at the corner of Bronson and Gladstone Ave. Once at the Park, the day will be filled with a fun list of activities that will include a moon bounce, live music, face painting and a barbecue.

Sarnia
Members are to meet behind the Sarnia Public Library, located at 124 Christina Street South at 8:30 a.m., Monday, September 2, 2024. Members will then line up in front of the Post Office on Christina Street at Davis 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, at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 2, 2024, and from there assemble for the parade.

Sudbury
Members are invited to a Labour Day barbeque at the Sudbury office at 430 Westmount Avenue, Sudbury, Unit H on Monday, September 2, 2024. The barbeque runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Timmins
Members are invited to meet at Kerr Crane Services, located at 1321 Riverside Dr, Timmins, at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 2, 2024, and from there the parade will commence.

Toronto
The parade begins promptly at 9:30 a.m., Monday, September 2, 2024. Assemble by 8:30 a.m. on University Avenue between Richmond Street West and Queen Street West. Members should look for Local 793 flags and banners to find us. 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.

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 2, 2024. IUOE local 793 will have a booth set up on site. Refreshments and hot dogs will be available free of charge until 3 p.m. The event is organized by the Thunder Bay District Labour Council.

Windsor
The march will begin at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, September 2, 2024, from the UNIFOR Local 200/444 office. We ask that those participating in the march be at 1855 Turner Road (Unifor Local 444/200 Office) beginning at 8:00 a.m., and no later than 9:30 a.m. Speeches, food, refreshments, and activities will all take place at Lanspeary Park following the parade.

REMINDER: General Membership Meeting on March 24

Posted on March 4, 2024 at 11:29 am.

Written by Local 793 Staff

A reminder that a General Membership meeting of the Union is scheduled for Sunday, March 24, 2024. The meeting is being held in the OE Banquet & Conference Centre, next to the Union’s head office at 2245 Speers Road in Oakville. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. Click here for directions to the banquet hall.

A reminder that a General Membership meeting of the Union is scheduled for Sunday, March 24, 2024.

The meeting is being held in the OE Banquet & Conference Centre, next to the Union’s head office at 2245 Speers Road in Oakville.

The meeting begins at 10 a.m.

Click here for directions to the banquet hall.

Brother Ken Boyle Honoured at Beloved YMCA

Posted on October 24, 2023 at 4:13 pm.

Written by Local 793 Staff

A memorial plaque honouring former Local 793 Executive Board member and Honourary Lifetime member Kenneth (Ken) Boyle was unveiled at the Sarnia YMCA (Jerry McCaw Family Centre) on Tuesday, October 24. Brother Boyle, who passed away on February 11, 2021, after a 50-year career that saw him work in the earthmoving and pipeline sectors before becoming a crane operator, took his personal fitness seriously and was a popular figure at his local YMCA, where he spent much of his free time. After his death, Local 793’s Executive Board voted to […]

Brother Boyle, who passed away on February 11, 2021, after a 50-year career that saw him work in the earthmoving and pipeline sectors before becoming a crane operator, took his personal fitness seriously and was a popular figure at his local YMCA, where he spent much of his free time.

After his death, Local 793’s Executive Board voted to donate $15,000 on behalf of members to the YMCA in Sarnia, with the money being used to ensure almost 100 children and seniors will be able to access a subsidized membership over the next five years.

Local 793 Business Manager Mike Gallagher shared some of his fondest memories of Ken at Tuesday’s ceremony, which was also attended by Ken’s brother and retired executive board member Bill, retired Southwest Ontario supervisor Bob McQueen, retired Sarnia business rep Vince Prout, current Southwest Ontario supervisor Steve Booze, and Sarnia business reps Mike Barons and Paul Knight.

The plaque honouring Brother Ken Boyle and his legacy will be affixed to the wall in the YMCA’s cycle training room, where he enjoyed so many happy hours.

Local 793 Business Manager Mike Gallagher shared some of his fondest memories of Ken Boyle at Tuesday’s ceremony.

The plaque honouring Brother Ken Boyle and his legacy will be affixed to the wall in the YMCA’s cycle training room, where he enjoyed so many happy hours.

Ken’s brother and retired executive board member, Bill Boyle.

Local 793 Business Manager Mike Gallagher (centre) holds the plaque dedicated to the late Ken Boyle alongside Ken’s brother Bill (right) and Sarnia YMCA general manager Paul Skuza.

2023 Local 793 Halloween Kids’ Costume Contest

Posted on October 23, 2023 at 2:27 pm.

Written by Local 793 Staff

Members, you could win 1 of 3 gift cards by sharing your children’s spooktacular costumes in the annual Local 793 Halloween Costume Contest. PRIZES: 1st prize – $200 Amazon gift card 2nd prize – $100 Amazon gift card 3rd prize – $75 Amazon gift card *One gift card will be sent per winning family/household* HOW TO ENTER: Email a photo of your child (youth up to age 16) in costume to communications@iuoelocal793.org beginning Friday, October 27 and no later than Wednesday, November 1 at 11:59 PM. All entries must include the following: […]

Members, you could win 1 of 3 gift cards by sharing your children’s spooktacular costumes in the annual Local 793 Halloween Costume Contest.

PRIZES:
1st prize – $200 Amazon gift card
2nd prize – $100 Amazon gift card
3rd prize – $75 Amazon gift card
*One gift card will be sent per winning family/household*

HOW TO ENTER:

Email a photo of your child (youth up to age 16) in costume to communications@iuoelocal793.org beginning Friday, October 27 and no later than Wednesday, November 1 at 11:59 PM. All entries must include the following:

First name of the child in the photo
Name of the Local 793 member association to the child
Member’s registration number
Email address and phone number

All submissions will be uploaded to our Facebook Group page and winners will be determined by the most “likes.” We hope to see all our members voting!

The voting period will open on Thursday, November 2 and close Sunday, November 5, 11:59 PM.

KEY DATES:

Photo submission: October 27 to November 1 at 11:59 PM
Voting period: November 2 to November 5 at 11:59 PM

Oakville MPP Acknowledges OETIO’s Receipt of ACG Competitive Funding

Posted on October 12, 2023 at 2:49 pm.

Written by Local 793 Staff

Oakville MPP Stephen Crawford visited Local 793’s training institute, OETIO, to formally acknowledge receipt of the 2023 Apprenticeship Capital Grant Competitive Funding Program from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD). Funding was used to purchase eight simulator upgrades from CM Labs (four at the Oakville campus and four at the Morrisburg campus), as well as an excavator, which is expected to be delivered to Morrisburg in late October. Seen in the photo are Jeff Hewitt, OETIO Director of Training and Apprenticeship (left) and Oakville MPP Stephen […]

Funding was used to purchase eight simulator upgrades from CM Labs (four at the Oakville campus and four at the Morrisburg campus), as well as an excavator, which is expected to be delivered to Morrisburg in late October.

Seen in the photo are Jeff Hewitt, OETIO Director of Training and Apprenticeship (left) and Oakville MPP Stephen Crawford at the IUOE Local 793 head office in Oakville.

The Apprenticeship Capital Grant Competitive Funding provides capital funding for training delivery agents to upgrade their equipment and training facilities in order to keep up with evolving technology and to train apprentices on equipment that is relevant to employers.

Jeff Hewitt, OETIO Director of Training and Apprenticeship (left), and Oakville MPP Stephen Crawford at the IUOE Local 793 head office in Oakville.

Members Perform Rare and Complex Dig in Cobalt

Posted on October 11, 2023 at 10:42 am.

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 members are busy performing an integrity dig for TC Energy on a live natural gas mainline in Cobalt, Ont. This is a rare and very complex dig, as the slope is in excess of 15 degrees and requires precision and clear communication between the operator and his oiler. On site are Brothers Konnor Paquette (foreman), Brian Alexander (oiler/apprentice), Rick Paquette (superintendent) and Kevin Robideau (excavator operator). Brother Konnor is a 3rd generation member and Brother Rick is a 2nd generation member, proud son and grandson to retiree, Don […]

On site are Brothers Konnor Paquette (foreman), Brian Alexander (oiler/apprentice), Rick Paquette (superintendent) and Kevin Robideau (excavator operator). Brother Konnor is a 3rd generation member and Brother Rick is a 2nd generation member, proud son and grandson to retiree, Don Paquette.

L to R: Konnor Paquette (foreman), Brian Alexander (oiler/apprentice), Rick Paquette (superintendent) and Kevin Robideau (Excavator operator).

Members Working at Heights in Ottawa

Posted on October 10, 2023 at 10:42 am.

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 member and tower crane apprentice Shawn Heath operates a Terex 415 tower crane while working for Bellai Alliance on the new Ottawa Public Library at Albert and Commissioner Streets. The estimated cost of building the new mega-library, which officials promise will be a “world-class” facility, is $174.8 million.

Local 793 member and tower crane apprentice Shawn Heath operates a Terex 415 tower crane while working on the new Ottawa Public Library.

Happy Thanksgiving Long Weekend From Local 793

Posted on October 6, 2023 at 3:16 pm.

Written by Local 793 Staff

The officers, executive board members and staff of IUOE Local 793 would like to wish all our members and their families a Happy Thanksgiving long weekend. Thanksgiving is a time that brings family and friends together around the table to enjoy good food, each other’s company and most importantly, celebrate all we have to be thankful for. Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and relaxing Thanksgiving long weekend. Please note that all offices will be closed Monday, October 9, 2023. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

The officers, executive board members and staff of IUOE Local 793 would like to wish all our members and their families a Happy Thanksgiving long weekend.

Thanksgiving is a time that brings family and friends together around the table to enjoy good food, each other’s company and most importantly, celebrate all we have to be thankful for.

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and relaxing Thanksgiving long weekend.

Please note that all offices will be closed Monday, October 9, 2023. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

Exploring the Skilled Trades in Sudbury

Posted on October 6, 2023 at 10:13 am.

Written by Local 793 Staff

Many young people explored the skilled trades and the in demand opportunities of the industry at the Level Up! jobs fair in Sudbury. Level Up! is a series of dynamic, multi-day career fairs highlighting the 144 skilled trades. Over 25,000 students in grades 7 to 12, as well as parents and jobseekers, have the opportunity to learn about these trades through interactive exhibitions and hands-on activities while hearing directly from tradespeople and local employers.

Many young people explored the skilled trades and the in demand opportunities of the industry at the Level Up! jobs fair in Sudbury.

Level Up! is a series of dynamic, multi-day career fairs highlighting the 144 skilled trades. Over 25,000 students in grades 7 to 12, as well as parents and jobseekers, have the opportunity to learn about these trades through interactive exhibitions and hands-on activities while hearing directly from tradespeople and local employers.

Eric Giroux, Northeastern Area Supervisor at IUOE Local 793, showing a young student what it’s like to operate an excavator.

IUOE Local 793 Non-Profit Housing Stands Test Of Time

Posted on October 3, 2023 at 1:10 pm.

Written by Local 793 Staff

The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793, reached a significant milestone, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the IUOE Local 793 Non-Profit Housing Corporation (Local 793 NPH). For three decades, Local 793 NPH, has been a beacon of hope, providing not just housing but a sense of community and belonging to a diverse group of individuals, including pensioners, single-parent families, the mentally and physically challenged, and others who have faced challenges in Toronto’s competitive real estate market. The construction and development of the 15-storey residential building at 2020 Don Mills […]

The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793, reached a significant milestone, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the IUOE Local 793 Non-Profit Housing Corporation (Local 793 NPH).

For three decades, Local 793 NPH, has been a beacon of hope, providing not just housing but a sense of community and belonging to a diverse group of individuals, including pensioners, single-parent families, the mentally and physically challenged, and others who have faced challenges in Toronto’s competitive real estate market.

The construction and development of the 15-storey residential building at 2020 Don Mills Road in North York began in the fall of 1991 and when completed two years later, the building included 221 separate rental units, consisting of 76 one-bedroom units, 124 two-bedroom units and 21 three-bedroom units. 130 of the units were subsidized and 14 of those were fully accessible.

The building officially opened on November 12, 1993.

The Local 793 NPH board of directors have continuously worked to maintain and improve the building itself and the amenities it provides, including the formation of a vibrant tenants’ association and seniors’ club and creating a children’s play area and gym. By focusing on the needs of residents and not the bottom line, IUOE Local 793 is proud of its legacy in creating a place that so many people continue to call home.

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