Category: Union News

Brothers Charleston Lewis and Danny Mitri are operating CAT 352 excavators, Brother Brett Harrison and apprentice Olen Noel are operating a Manitowoc 300 crawler crane, and Brother Matthew Lorefice is operating a Case 621 loader as construction continues on the Scarborough LRT extension project. The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)’s Line […]

Brothers Charleston Lewis and Danny Mitri are operating CAT 352 excavators, Brother Brett Harrison and apprentice Olen Noel are operating a Manitowoc 300 crawler crane, and Brother Matthew Lorefice is operating a Case 621 loader as construction continues on the Scarborough LRT extension project.

The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)’s Line 2 subway service nearly 8km farther into the city.

Local 793 members are working at the Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road site, unofficially known as the “Sheppard East Station.”

Contractors: Green Infrastructure Partners and STRABAG Canada

Watch the video below.

The Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada has established a program for students whose parent or guardian is employed (or has history of employment) with a company who is a member or partner of the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada and who plan to continue their education at a college or university. Awards are […]

The Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada has established a program for students whose parent or guardian is employed (or has history of employment) with a company who is a member or partner of the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada and who plan to continue their education at a college or university. Awards are offered each year for full-time study at a recognized Canadian accredited postsecondary institution of the student’s choice.

Applicants to the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada Student Award Program must be:

• A son, daughter, or ward of a person whose principal income is derived from the pipeline construction industry. The parent or guardian of the applicant must be employed by or have a history of employment with a company who is a member or partner of the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada.
• Proof of full-time enrollment in a program leading to a diploma or degree in any field at a recognized Canadian college or university. Applications received from students enrolled in post-graduate programs may also be considered.

Application forms need to be completed through the website at www.pipeline.ca

Deadline for completed applications is October 13, 2023

The GPMC | NMC offers twenty-five (25), two-thousand dollar ($2000) bursaries to assist members of Canada’s Building Trade Unions children with the cost of their post-secondary education. WHO CAN APPLY? Children attending a post-secondary academic institution on a full-time basis. Their parents must be a member to one of Canada’s Construction & Building Trades Unions […]

The GPMC | NMC offers twenty-five (25), two-thousand dollar ($2000) bursaries to assist members of Canada’s Building Trade Unions children with the cost of their post-secondary education.

WHO CAN APPLY?
Children attending a post-secondary academic institution on a full-time basis. Their parents must be a member to one of Canada’s Construction & Building Trades Unions where their Local Union has within its jurisdiction a General Presidents’ Maintenance Agreement and/or National Maintenance Agreement.

KEY DATES
Contest Opens: September 15, 2023
Application Deadline: November 30, 2023
A random lottery to select bursary recipients will be held upon contest closing. Winners will be posted on this website and cheques mailed shortly thereafter.

See full details and a submission form HERE

A fantastic turnout, as Local 793 staff and supporters participated in the Annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday. Inspired and ready to make a difference, participants walked, ran, biked, rollerbladed or used a wheel-chair to make their way around the route at Coronation Park in Oakville. IUOE Local 793 thanks our staff and everyone who […]

A fantastic turnout, as Local 793 staff and supporters participated in the Annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday.

Inspired and ready to make a difference, participants walked, ran, biked, rollerbladed or used a wheel-chair to make their way around the route at Coronation Park in Oakville.

IUOE Local 793 thanks our staff and everyone who took part in supporting the Terry Fox Run. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year.

Welcome to 793 Operator, the magazine. In this edition, you’ll read the Business Manager’s Report, get important details about the GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, at the OE Banquet & Conference Centre in Oakville at 10 a.m., read about the biggest projects happening in each area and sector, and much more. Digital magazines […]

Welcome to 793 Operator, the magazine.

In this edition, you’ll read the Business Manager’s Report, get important details about the GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, at the OE Banquet & Conference Centre in Oakville at 10 a.m., read about the biggest projects happening in each area and sector, and much more.

Digital magazines can be instantly accessed and read on tablets, smartphones, or other digital platforms anywhere and anytime. They enhance the user experience and offer links to important resources and information for quick access, as well as great video content!

Enjoy this digital edition of 793 Operator!

793 Operator – Issue 160 Fall 2023

Local 793 members James Black and Gerald Hynes are busy working for Northern Mat & Bridge, helping build a 3-kilometre site access road for Somerville. This work is part of an integrity dig package for TC Energy that stretches from Orillia to New Liskeard. Seen in the photo is Brother Black loading access mats onto […]

Local 793 members James Black and Gerald Hynes are busy working for Northern Mat & Bridge, helping build a 3-kilometre site access road for Somerville. This work is part of an integrity dig package for TC Energy that stretches from Orillia to New Liskeard.

Seen in the photo is Brother Black loading access mats onto a flat bed army truck operated by Brother Hynes. More than 50 Local 793 members have worked on this project, which is scheduled to be completed December 2023.

IUOE Local 793 members are busy improving the province’s transportation network, widening Hwy. 400 along a stretch that passes through Vaughan and King Township. Hwy. 400 will be 10 lanes across, with High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes in each direction. Contractor: Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP) Watch the video below.

IUOE Local 793 members are busy improving the province’s transportation network, widening Hwy. 400 along a stretch that passes through Vaughan and King Township. Hwy. 400 will be 10 lanes across, with High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes in each direction.

Contractor: Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP)

Watch the video below.