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Ratification Meeting: London Roadbuilders/South Western Ontario Road Builders Association (SWORBA) Agreement When: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 7:00 pm Where: Best Western PLUS Stoneridge Inn & Conference Centre at 6675 Burtwistle Lane, London, Ontario Dear Member: We will be holding a Ratification Meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 7:00 pm at the Best Western PLUS Stoneridge Inn & Conference Centre, located at 6675 Burtwistle Lane, London, ON. Be sure you attend this important Ratification Meeting and please notify as many of your fellow members as possible who work or may […]

Ratification Meeting: London Roadbuilders/South Western Ontario Road Builders Association (SWORBA) Agreement

When: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 7:00 pm

Where: Best Western PLUS Stoneridge Inn & Conference Centre at 6675 Burtwistle Lane, London, Ontario

Dear Member:

We will be holding a Ratification Meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 7:00 pm at the Best Western PLUS Stoneridge Inn & Conference Centre, located at 6675 Burtwistle Lane, London, ON.

Be sure you attend this important Ratification Meeting and please notify as many of your fellow members as possible who work or may work under the London Roadbuilders/South Western Ontario Road Builders Association (SWORBA) Agreement.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Business Representatives Dana Jones or Kelly Burla at the London office 519-652-2740.

Fraternally,

Mike Gallagher
Business Manager

Please be advised that all IUOE Local 793 offices will close early today at 1:00 p.m. in observance of the Easter long weekend. Our offices will remain closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, through Monday, April 6, 2026. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. We wish all our Brothers and Sisters, and your loved ones, a safe and happy Easter weekend!

Please be advised that all IUOE Local 793 offices will close early today at 1:00 p.m. in observance of the Easter long weekend.

Our offices will remain closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, through Monday, April 6, 2026. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

We wish all our Brothers and Sisters, and your loved ones, a safe and happy Easter weekend!

IUOE Local 793 was proud to meet with Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development David Piccini to discuss the important role Operating Engineers play in building and maintaining Ontario’s infrastructure. The meeting provided an opportunity to share our priorities and reinforce the value unionized skilled workers bring to Ontario’s economy and communities. Business Manager Mike Gallagher, President Dave Turple, Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario (OETIO) Director of Training and Apprenticeship Jeff Hewitt, and Labour Relations Manager and Counsel Melissa Atkins‑Mahaney engaged in meaningful […]

IUOE Local 793 was proud to meet with Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development David Piccini to discuss the important role Operating Engineers play in building and maintaining Ontario’s infrastructure. The meeting provided an opportunity to share our priorities and reinforce the value unionized skilled workers bring to Ontario’s economy and communities.

Business Manager Mike Gallagher, President Dave Turple, Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario (OETIO) Director of Training and Apprenticeship Jeff Hewitt, and Labour Relations Manager and Counsel Melissa Atkins‑Mahaney engaged in meaningful dialogue to ensure decision‑makers understand the requirements of our work, as well as the ongoing need for continuous training, strong apprenticeship programs, safety standards, and workforce development.

IUOE Local 793 remains committed to advocating for our members and strengthening the future of skilled trades across Ontario.

Ratification Meeting: London Sewer and Watermain, Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Contractors Association Agreement When: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 7:00 pm Where: Best Western PLUS Stoneridge Inn & Conference Centre at 6675 Burtwistle Lane, London, Ontario Dear Member: We will be holding a Ratification Meeting on Wednesday April 1, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Best Western PLUS Stoneridge Inn & Conference Centre located at 6675 Burtwistle Lane, London, ON. Be sure you attend this important Ratification Meeting and please notify as many of your fellow members as possible that […]

Ratification Meeting: London Sewer and Watermain, Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Contractors Association Agreement

When: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 7:00 pm

Where: Best Western PLUS Stoneridge Inn & Conference Centre at 6675 Burtwistle Lane, London, Ontario

Dear Member:

We will be holding a Ratification Meeting on Wednesday April 1, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Best Western PLUS Stoneridge Inn & Conference Centre located at 6675 Burtwistle Lane, London, ON.

Be sure you attend this important Ratification 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 Agreement.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Business Representatives Kelly Burla or Dana Jones at the London office 519-652-2740.

Fraternally,

Mike Gallagher
Business Manager

  We are growing, and so are Local 793’s properties! Local 793 is proud to share that 2285 Speers Road in Oakville is now part of our expanding portfolio of Union-owned properties, and we’re not slowing down! We want to inform our members of the following: This purchase does not affect the future plans to build area offices in Sarnia, Hamilton and Sudbury. All property transactions are self-financed by the Union, ensuring the Union continues to operate with zero debt. The closing date for 2285 Speers Road is scheduled for […]

We are growing, and so are Local 793’s properties!

Local 793 is proud to share that 2285 Speers Road in Oakville is now part of our expanding portfolio of Union-owned properties, and we’re not slowing down!

We want to inform our members of the following:

• This purchase does not affect the future plans to build area offices in Sarnia, Hamilton and Sudbury.
• All property transactions are self-financed by the Union, ensuring the Union continues to operate with zero debt.

The closing date for 2285 Speers Road is scheduled for June 2026, marking another milestone in our continued progress for the future of our membership.

  This past weekend, our Brothers and Sisters came together for the Special Executive Board and General Membership meetings, two key gatherings that reflect the strength and unity of our Union where voices are heard and decisions are made to ensure that we are moving forward in the best interest of all members. We want to thank everyone who attended and helped make it a successful weekend! Special Executive Board Meeting – https://iuoelocal793.org/news/members/special-executive-board-meeting-march-21/29403/ General Membership Meeting – https://iuoelocal793.org/news/members/local-793-general-membership-meeting-march-22/29410/

This past weekend, our Brothers and Sisters came together for the Special Executive Board and General Membership meetings, two key gatherings that reflect the strength and unity of our Union where voices are heard and decisions are made to ensure that we are moving forward in the best interest of all members.

We want to thank everyone who attended and helped make it a successful weekend!

Special Executive Board Meeting – https://iuoelocal793.org/news/members/special-executive-board-meeting-march-21/29403/

General Membership Meeting – https://iuoelocal793.org/news/members/local-793-general-membership-meeting-march-22/29410/

Being hailed as a hero for doing what he does best came as something of a shock for Brother James Hamilton, who operates the east tower crane for Synergy Formwork at the Parliament Hill Centre Block renovation project in Ottawa. Early last Friday, Brother Hamilton responded to a call for help to extract an injured worker who had fallen into an inaccessible spot on the high-profile construction site. With a designated emergency platform (DEP) secured at the end of his line, he expertly maneuvered his Comedil 472 crane into position […]

Being hailed as a hero for doing what he does best came as something of a shock for Brother James Hamilton, who operates the east tower crane for Synergy Formwork at the Parliament Hill Centre Block renovation project in Ottawa.

Early last Friday, Brother Hamilton responded to a call for help to extract an injured worker who had fallen into an inaccessible spot on the high-profile construction site. With a designated emergency platform (DEP) secured at the end of his line, he expertly maneuvered his Comedil 472 crane into position to lift in medical gear before lifting the injured man and two rescuers to safe ground.

With that job done, the OE simply got on with the rest of his day, unaware that the story had already been picked up by the media, including CTV and the Ottawa Citizen.

He said, “Once the fire trucks, police and paramedics had cleared the area, I just got back to work – business as usual. It wasn’t until the end of the day that I realized people had got quite excited by what had happened. I suppose I’ll take my 15 seconds of fame, but to me it was just a lift – the real heroes were the paramedic and firefighter who helped get the guy out.”

Having operated cranes since completing his apprenticeship at the Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario in Oakville nearly 20 years ago, Brother Hamilton had only one real concern during the rescue.

“The DEP was only three feet away from the Peace Tower, so I was a bit nervous about that! I got into position but still had plenty of time to think about what could happen, as I waited for the first responders to safely move the injured guy from where he had fallen and get him secured before I could lift them all out.
“I just went slow and steady and brought the DEP up a bit higher than usual as the wind can pick up off the river and I didn’t want to scare the guys by having it swinging around.”

An impressed Ottawa Paramedic Service spokesperson labelled Brother Hamilton’s skills as “amazing” and reported the injured worker was in stable condition before being taken to the hospital.

Another tough job completed by a member of Local 793!

Proposal Meeting: Oshawa Signatory Collective Agreement When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 7:00 pm Where: 1255 Terwillegar Ave #7, Oshawa, L1J 7A4 Dear Member: I.U.O.E. Local 793 will be holding a Proposal Meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 7 p.m., for all members working under the Oshawa Signatory Collective Agreement. Please be sure you attend this important proposal meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 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 […]

Proposal Meeting: Oshawa Signatory Collective Agreement

When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 7:00 pm

Where: 1255 Terwillegar Ave #7, Oshawa, L1J 7A4

Dear Member:

I.U.O.E. Local 793 will be holding a Proposal Meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 7 p.m., for all members working under the Oshawa Signatory Collective Agreement.

Please be sure you attend this important proposal meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 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 negotiating committee to bargain a fair Collective Agreement.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Torie Coqu 437- 227-7652 or Jason Graff 289-937-0985.

Fraternally,

Mike Gallagher
Business Manager

The next General Membership Meeting will be on Sunday, March 22, 2026, 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, March 22, 2026, at 10:00 am at the OE Banquet & Conference Centre, next to the Union’s head office at 2245 Speers Road in Oakville.

Show us your greenest and best leprechaun outfit this St. Patrick’s Day and take your luck all the way to the ballpark! To have a chance of winning tickets to see the Jays: 1. Put on your best leprechaun attire. 2. Take a photo of you, your family, your children and/or your grandchildren. 3. Send it to communications@iuoelocal793.org along with your name, Union registration number and contact information. You can send us your pictures from March 14th to March 17th at 11:59 PM The raffle is open to all Local […]

Show us your greenest and best leprechaun outfit this St. Patrick’s Day and take your luck all the way to the ballpark!

To have a chance of winning tickets to see the Jays:

1. Put on your best leprechaun attire.
2. Take a photo of you, your family, your children and/or your grandchildren.
3. Send it to communications@iuoelocal793.org along with your name, Union registration number and contact information.

You can send us your pictures from March 14th to March 17th at 11:59 PM

The raffle is open to all Local 793 members in good standing. Winners will be selected via random draw at Local 793 HQ.

May the luck of the Irish be with you!