IUOE Local 793 Halloween Kids’ Costume Contest – Win a Gift Card!

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793’s Annual Halloween Costume Contest is back! Members, you could win 1 of 3 gift cards by sharing your children’s spooktacular costumes. 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* Email a photo of your child (youth up to age 16) in costume to communications@iuoelocal793.org no later than Tuesday, November 1st at 11:59 PM. All entries must include the following: First name of the child in […]

Local 793’s Annual Halloween Costume Contest is back! Members, you could win 1 of 3 gift cards by sharing your children’s spooktacular costumes.

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*

Email a photo of your child (youth up to age 16) in costume to communications@iuoelocal793.org no later than Tuesday, November 1st 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 Tuesday, Nov 2nd and close Sunday, Nov 5th, 11:59 PM.

Let’s have some skele-fun!

Connecting Infrastructure

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 retiree Randy Synnott is on-site installing the new transmission watermain from Letitia St. to Wellington St. in Barrie. Brother Synnott hoists pipe/tunnel sections into the shaft by operating a Kobelco CK110G-2, 110-ton crawler crane. The shaft is 36m deep, with the tunnel running at approximately a distance of 160m. The project includes the relocation of the existing storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and distribution watermain impacted by the Ministry of Transportation’s Sunnidale Rd bridge replacement project. The new and relocated watermains will travel under Highway 400 through a new […]

Local 793 retiree Randy Synnott is on-site installing the new transmission watermain from Letitia St. to Wellington St. in Barrie.

Brother Synnott hoists pipe/tunnel sections into the shaft by operating a Kobelco CK110G-2, 110-ton crawler crane. The shaft is 36m deep, with the tunnel running at approximately a distance of 160m.

The project includes the relocation of the existing storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and distribution watermain impacted by the Ministry of Transportation’s Sunnidale Rd bridge replacement project. The new and relocated watermains will travel under Highway 400 through a new trenchless crossing north of Sunnidale Rd.

GC – North Rock Group
Company: Ward & Burke

Deadline Approaching: GPMC/ NMC Post-Secondary Bursary Contest

Written by Local 793 Staff

Back to school is fast approaching, and that means new bursary applications. Enter the GPMC and NMC Canada Educational Bursary contest and you could win 1 of 25 available $2,000 bursaries! Applications are open on September 1, 2022. The deadline to apply is October 15, 2022. This contest is open to students currently attending post-secondary school full-time for the 2022-2023 academic year. Available to union members’ dependants whose local union has, within its jurisdiction, a General Presidents’ Maintenance Agreement or National Maintenance Agreement. Support your child’s education today! Visit www.gpmccanada.com […]

Back to school is fast approaching, and that means new bursary applications. Enter the GPMC and NMC Canada Educational Bursary contest and you could win 1 of 25 available $2,000 bursaries!

Applications are open on September 1, 2022. The deadline to apply is October 15, 2022.

This contest is open to students currently attending post-secondary school full-time for the 2022-2023 academic year. Available to union members’ dependants whose local union has, within its jurisdiction, a General Presidents’ Maintenance Agreement or National Maintenance Agreement.

Support your child’s education today! Visit www.gpmccanada.com for more information.

World Mental Health Day

Written by Local 793 Staff

October 10th marks World Mental Health Day – an opportunity to shift our awareness to the importance of mental health while working together to break the stigma around the topic. Local 793 recognizes that mental health challenges are just as real as any physical malady. That’s why we work hard to ensure our health benefit plan continues to provide industry-leading services to members. This year’s theme is making mental health for all a global priority. By talking today and reaching out to our Brothers and Sisters, we can achieve this […]

October 10th marks World Mental Health Day – an opportunity to shift our awareness to the importance of mental health while working together to break the stigma around the topic.

Local 793 recognizes that mental health challenges are just as real as any physical malady. That’s why we work hard to ensure our health benefit plan continues to provide industry-leading services to members. This year’s theme is making mental health for all a global priority. By talking today and reaching out to our Brothers and Sisters, we can achieve this goal.

Don’t be afraid to take advantage of all the services available to Local 793 members and their loved ones through Members Health, where you can speak confidentially with a doctor at any time. You are not alone.

In Solidarity,
IUOE Local 793

Happy Thanksgiving Long Weekend – Offices Closed Monday

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 wishes our members and all the ones you’ll share this holiday with a Happy Thanksgiving Long Weekend. There’s always something to be thankful for, and we are grateful to all the hard-working Brothers and Sisters that make Local 793 everything it is. We hope your Thanksgiving and the rest of this year is filled with an abundance of happiness and bright moments. Please note, offices will be closed Monday, October 10th, 2022.  

Local 793 wishes our members and all the ones you’ll share this holiday with a Happy Thanksgiving Long Weekend.

There’s always something to be thankful for, and we are grateful to all the hard-working Brothers and Sisters that make Local 793 everything it is.

We hope your Thanksgiving and the rest of this year is filled with an abundance of happiness and bright moments.

Please note, offices will be closed Monday, October 10th, 2022.

 

Baffinland reports 80% of Canadians support mining in recent poll

Written by Local 793 Staff

A recent public opinion poll shows an unprecedented 80% of Canadians support mining, as more people become aware of the industry’s critical role in producing green technologies. As more people see mining companies, like Baffinland Iron Mines, making commitments to reduce CO2 emissions it has helped Canadians see a promising future in the industry and as a global economy that looks to decarbonize. Read the full report here.

A recent public opinion poll shows an unprecedented 80% of Canadians support mining, as more people become aware of the industry’s critical role in producing green technologies.

As more people see mining companies, like Baffinland Iron Mines, making commitments to reduce CO2 emissions it has helped Canadians see a promising future in the industry and as a global economy that looks to decarbonize.

Read the full report here.

Shipping increase approved; Baffinland won’t terminate workers

Written by Local 793 Staff

Baffinland Iron Mines will “immediately … be rescinding all termination notices” issued to 1,100 employees after federal Northern Affairs Minister Daniel Vandal approved its request to increase its shipping limit this year, a company spokesperson said Tuesday. Read the full article here. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier. Northern Affairs Minister Daniel Vandal speaks at a press event at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., in June 2022).

Baffinland Iron Mines will “immediately … be rescinding all termination notices” issued to 1,100 employees after federal Northern Affairs Minister Daniel Vandal approved its request to increase its shipping limit this year, a company spokesperson said Tuesday.

Read the full article here.

(Photo by Jeff Pelletier. Northern Affairs Minister Daniel Vandal speaks at a press event at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., in June 2022).

793 Operator Magazine, Issue 158: FALL 2022

Written by Local 793 Staff

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 25 at the OE Banquet & Conference Centre in Oakville, see photos of members and their families taking part in Labour Day parades held across the province, 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, […]

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 25 at the OE Banquet & Conference Centre in Oakville, see photos of members and their families taking part in Labour Day parades held across the province, 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! Utilizing current technology is a more-environmentally friendly and cost-effective approach to publishing and keeping Local 793 members informed.

Still looking to get a printed copy of 793 Operator? Click HERE and fill out the short request form.

Enjoy this digital edition of 793 Operator!

793 Operator – Issue 158 Fall 2022