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OETIO, in partnership with Readypower Canada, is proud to announce the launch of our High-Rail Excavator Operator course. It is designed to build both theoretical and practical skills for operating high-rail integrity excavators safely and effectively. By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Navigate operator manuals with confidence Utilize load charts for safe lift planning Understand the function and maintenance of multiple attachments Troubleshoot common high-rail excavator issues Hands-On Training Includes: Pre-operation Inspection Mastering Basic Controls Placing the Excavator On/Off Track Attaching & Removing Attachments Hoisting […]

OETIO, in partnership with Readypower Canada, is proud to announce the launch of our High-Rail Excavator Operator course. It is designed to build both theoretical and practical skills for operating high-rail integrity excavators safely and effectively.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Navigate operator manuals with confidence
• Utilize load charts for safe lift planning
• Understand the function and maintenance of multiple attachments
• Troubleshoot common high-rail excavator issues

Hands-On Training Includes:

• Pre-operation Inspection
• Mastering Basic Controls
• Placing the Excavator On/Off Track
• Attaching & Removing Attachments
• Hoisting from Float Truck & Travelling
• Loading Float Truck
• Emergency Recovery Procedure
• Post-operation Inspection

Greater Hamilton & Niagara Construction Association (GHNCA) Proposal Meetings When: Tuesday, October 21, at 7 p.m. Where: IUOE Local 793 – 5-35 Goderich Road, Hamilton, ON Best Western Hotel & Conference Centre – North Service Road, St. Catherines, ON Dear Member: This is an important notice that your Union is holding proposal meetings on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the locations listed above for all members employed under the Greater Hamilton & Niagara Construction Association (GHNCA) Agreement (formerly known as the HAND Agreement), working for contractors that […]

Greater Hamilton & Niagara Construction Association (GHNCA) Proposal Meetings

When: Tuesday, October 21, at 7 p.m.

Where: IUOE Local 793 – 5-35 Goderich Road, Hamilton, ON

Best Western Hotel & Conference Centre – North Service Road, St. Catherines, ON

Dear Member:

This is an important notice that your Union is holding proposal meetings on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the locations listed above for all members employed under the Greater Hamilton & Niagara Construction Association (GHNCA) Agreement (formerly known as the HAND Agreement), working for contractors that engage in road, sewer and earthmoving work.

Please be sure to attend one of the important proposal meetings and notify as many of your fellow members as possible to join you. With proposals from the membership, Local 793 will move forward with our negotiations to bargain a fair renewal Agreement in the coming months.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact any of the following Business Representatives:

Mike Schutte: 416-509-0997
Salvatore Tuttolomondo: 365-228-6443
Aaron Pede: 905-481-4058

Fraternally,

Mike Gallagher
Business Manager

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Wishing you a joyful Thanksgiving. Your dedication and hard work, fighting every day for our members, strengthen our union and inspire us all. May this holiday bring joy and warmth to your loved ones. Thank you for all that you do. Happy Thanksgiving! Fraternally, John L. Downey General President International Union of Operating Engineers

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Wishing you a joyful Thanksgiving. Your dedication and hard work, fighting every day for our members, strengthen our union and inspire us all.

May this holiday bring joy and warmth to your loved ones. Thank you for all that you do.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Fraternally,

John L. Downey
General President
International Union of Operating Engineers

On behalf of myself, Local 793 officers, executive board members and staff, I would like to wish all our members and their families a very happy Thanksgiving. As the Business Manager of Local 793, I am truly thankful to lead a Union whose members work so hard each and every day to improve the lives of their families and wider communities. It is thanks to your dedication that Local 793 is stronger today than it has ever been. I hope you take this long weekend to rest, eat well and […]

On behalf of myself, Local 793 officers, executive board members and staff, I would like to wish all our members and their families a very happy Thanksgiving.

As the Business Manager of Local 793, I am truly thankful to lead a Union whose members work so hard each and every day to improve the lives of their families and wider communities. It is thanks to your dedication that Local 793 is stronger today than it has ever been.

I hope you take this long weekend to rest, eat well and enjoy quality time with family and friends. You richly deserve it!

I wish you all a Thanksgiving filled with enough love and laughter to warm you through the coming winter months.

Fraternally yours,

Mike Gallagher
Local 793 Business Manager

Please be advised that offices will be closed from Monday, October 13, 2025, for the Thanksgiving Day long weekend. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Please be advised that offices will be closed from Monday, October 13, 2025, for the Thanksgiving Day long weekend. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Amid the ongoing discussions around the Skills Development Fund, Business Manager Mike Gallagher believes, “If there’s been some findings which examine the process and how it could be improved, we would welcome that and have no issue with that whatsoever.” He also reaffirmed IUOE Local 793’s dedication to delivering high-quality training: “We’ve always wanted to provide the highest standards possible. And I believe our applications would have met any new standard that might be put in place.” In line with this commitment, Local 793 is planning to develop more training […]

Amid the ongoing discussions around the Skills Development Fund, Business Manager Mike Gallagher believes, “If there’s been some findings which examine the process and how it could be improved, we would welcome that and have no issue with that whatsoever.”

He also reaffirmed IUOE Local 793’s dedication to delivering high-quality training:

“We’ve always wanted to provide the highest standards possible. And I believe our applications would have met any new standard that might be put in place.”

In line with this commitment, Local 793 is planning to develop more training facilities in Hamilton, Sarnia, and Sudbury. These expansions will enhance access to training and create more opportunities for operating engineers across Ontario.

Read more: https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/government/2025/10/ontario-construction-stakeholders-rally-behind-sdf-amid-ag-criticisms

Last Sunday, 100 members of Local 793 and their families witnessed history as the Toronto Blue Jays clinched the AL East title, a proud moment for the city and a celebration for our Union community. As part of Member Appreciation Day, we gave away two pairs of tickets at every district union meeting across Ontario throughout September to thank our members for their continued support. We hope you enjoyed cheering on the Jays alongside your Local 793 Brothers and Sisters! Your dedication, solidarity, and commitment are what make our Union […]

Last Sunday, 100 members of Local 793 and their families witnessed history as the Toronto Blue Jays clinched the AL East title, a proud moment for the city and a celebration for our Union community.

As part of Member Appreciation Day, we gave away two pairs of tickets at every district union meeting across Ontario throughout September to thank our members for their continued support.

We hope you enjoyed cheering on the Jays alongside your Local 793 Brothers and Sisters! Your dedication, solidarity, and commitment are what make our Union stronger every single day!

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. On this day, we pause to honour the children who never returned home, the survivors of residential schools, and the enduring strength of their families and communities. It is a time for reflection, learning, and commitment. As individuals, organizations, and as a nation, we all have a role to play in advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. We encourage everyone to take this opportunity to deepen their understanding of the history and legacy of residential […]

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.

On this day, we pause to honour the children who never returned home, the survivors of residential schools, and the enduring strength of their families and communities.

It is a time for reflection, learning, and commitment. As individuals, organizations, and as a nation, we all have a role to play in advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We encourage everyone to take this opportunity to deepen their understanding of the history and legacy of residential schools, the significance of Orange Shirt Day, and the current issues facing Indigenous communities today.

IUOE Local 793, OETIO, and OEBAC stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities and echo the powerful message: “Every Child Matters.”

  This past weekend, our Brothers and Sisters came together for two important gatherings: the Special Executive Board and General Membership meetings. More than reports and updates, it’s about strengthening and shaping our Union, and ensuring progress for all members. A massive THANK YOU to all who attended and helped make it a success. Your participation keeps our union strong! Read more here: Special Executive Board Meeting – Saturday: https://iuoelocal793.org/news/members/special-executive-board-meeting-saturday/28056/ General Membership Meeting – Sunday: https://iuoelocal793.org/news/members/general-membership-meeting-sunday/28060/

This past weekend, our Brothers and Sisters came together for two important gatherings: the Special Executive Board and General Membership meetings. More than reports and updates, it’s about strengthening and shaping our Union, and ensuring progress for all members.

A massive THANK YOU to all who attended and helped make it a success. Your participation keeps our union strong!

Read more here:
Special Executive Board Meeting – Saturday: https://iuoelocal793.org/news/members/special-executive-board-meeting-saturday/28056/

General Membership Meeting – Sunday: https://iuoelocal793.org/news/members/general-membership-meeting-sunday/28060/

The next General Membership Meeting will be on Sunday, September 28,  2025, at 10:00 am at the OE Banquet & Conference Centre, next to the Union’s head office at 2245 Speers Road in Oakville.

The next General Membership Meeting will be on Sunday, September 28,  2025, at 10:00 am at the OE Banquet & Conference Centre, next to the Union’s head office at 2245 Speers Road in Oakville.