Welcome to 793 Operator, the magazine. In this edition, you’ll read the Business Manager’s Report, find out everything you need to know about the 2024 IUOE Local 793 Election, get important details about the General Membership meeting on Sunday, March 24 at the OE Banquet & Conference Centre in Oakville at 10 a.m., read about […]
Welcome to 793 Operator, the magazine.
In this edition, you’ll read the Business Manager’s Report, find out everything you need to know about the 2024 IUOE Local 793 Election, get important details about the General Membership meeting on Sunday, March 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.
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New Local 793 signatory company, Pine Valley Property Development, is hard at work as a subcontractor for Valard on Hydro One’s 115kv transmission line refurbishment near Sault Ste. Marie. Pine Valley operators Nick Kudlac (centre) and Brock Hilderley are pictured onsite with Local 793 Energy Sector Rep Charlie Peters (left) alongside a Link-Belt 210 excavator. […]
New Local 793 signatory company, Pine Valley Property Development, is hard at work as a subcontractor for Valard on Hydro One’s 115kv transmission line refurbishment near Sault Ste. Marie.
Pine Valley operators Nick Kudlac (centre) and Brock Hilderley are pictured onsite with Local 793 Energy Sector Rep Charlie Peters (left) alongside a Link-Belt 210 excavator.
The project is part of a major upgrade of transmission lines in the area as industry continues to switch from fossil fuels to electricity to meet emissions targets, including Algoma Steel’s ongoing $703 million project to replace its coke-fired blast furnaces with two state-of-the-art electric arc furnaces.
Local 793 Energy Sector Rep Charlie Peters (left) with Pine Valley Property Development operators Nick Kudlac (centre) and Brock Hilderley.
All income tax receipts representing Union and working dues for the 2023 taxation year, as well as other taxable benefit receipts from OEBAC (T4A’s), will be mailed out to members’ home addresses by Friday, February 23, 2024. Starting Wednesday, February 28, 2024, members can also go online and download or print a copy of their […]
All income tax receipts representing Union and working dues for the 2023 taxation year, as well as other taxable benefit receipts from OEBAC (T4A’s), will be mailed out to members’ home addresses by Friday, February 23, 2024.
Starting Wednesday, February 28, 2024, members can also go online and download or print a copy of their Union tax receipts and/or T4A slips. This can easily be done by going into your member profile on the Union’s website (See step-by-step instructions below).
If you did not receive your Union dues tax receipts and/or T4A slips in the mail, please contact the OEBAC Member Call Centre at 1-844-793-1919.
Every year, workers in Ontario are injured or killed as a result of traffic-related incidents while performing work in and around public roadways. While the Regulations for Construction Projects under the Occupational Health and Safety Act require employers to have a traffic protection plan in place to ensure that workers are protected, safe driving in […]
Every year, workers in Ontario are injured or killed as a result of traffic-related incidents while performing work in and around public roadways. While the Regulations for Construction Projects under the Occupational Health and Safety Act require employers to have a traffic protection plan in place to ensure that workers are protected, safe driving in work zones is a shared responsibility.
Drivers must do their part by adhering to speed limits, staying alert, and following the guidance of work zone signs. Together, we can ensure the safety of workers and drivers alike. Everyone deserves to get home safe.
IUOE Local 793 stands as a dedicated advocate for the protection of all workers involved in building and maintaining Ontario. The importance of this mission cannot be overstated, emphasizing that safety is not a matter of chance – it’s a deliberate choice that each person must make.
The Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario (OETIO) is taking part in the sixth annual Canadian Concrete Expo at the International Centre in Mississauga. The Expo is an opportunity for OETIO to showcase the concrete pump and crane training/apprenticeship program offered at its world-class campus in Oakville. The event features more than 350 exhibiting companies […]
The Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario (OETIO) is taking part in the sixth annual Canadian Concrete Expo at the International Centre in Mississauga. The Expo is an opportunity for OETIO to showcase the concrete pump and crane training/apprenticeship program offered at its world-class campus in Oakville.
The event features more than 350 exhibiting companies from across Canada, the United States and around the globe and is expected to attract more than 8,000 industry attendees.
Seen in the photo are:
(Back Row L-R) Dave Viggiani (OETIO Instructor), Mike Chianello (Local 793 Business Representative), Lee Charlebois (Senior IT Specialist), Rick Kerr (OETIO Executive Director and Local 793 Treasurer), Justin O’Neill (Toronto Area Supervisor and Executive Board member), Joao Gregorio (OETIO Training Supervisor) and Jim Gleadall (OETIO Instructor).
(Front Row L-R) Carla St. Louis (OETIO Director of Marketing and Indigenous Affairs), Jenny Wong (OETIO Junior Executive Assistant), Jeff Hewitt (OETIO Director of Training and Apprenticeship and Executive Board member) and Jordan Glendenning (Local 793 Business Representative and Executive Board member).
OETIO is an approved Training Delivery Agent for the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) providing world-class training and apprenticeship in concrete pump, tower crane, and mobile crane since 1982.
Back Row L-R: Dave Viggiani (OETIO Instructor), Mike Chianello (Local 793 Business Representative), Lee Charlebois (Senior IT Specialist), Rick Kerr (OETIO Executive Director and Local 793 Treasurer), Justin O’Neill (Toronto Area Supervisor and Executive Board member), Joao Gregorio (OETIO Training Supervisor) and Jim Gleadall (OETIO Instructor). Front Row L-R: Carla St. Louis (OETIO Director of Marketing and Indigenous Affairs), Jenny Wong (OETIO Junior Executive Assistant), Jeff Hewitt (OETIO Director of Training and Apprenticeship and Executive Board member) and Jordan Glendenning (Local 793 Business Representative and Executive Board member).Local 793 Business Representative and Executive Board member, Jordan Glendenning, overlooking an industry attendee trying out the simulator.
Local 793 Business Manager Mike Gallagher welcomed David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, for a tour of the Union’s world-class training centre in Oakville. It was the MPP’s first visit to the Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario (OETIO) since taking over the ministerial portfolio from Monte McNaughton in September. Business […]
Local 793 Business Manager Mike Gallagher welcomed David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, for a tour of the Union’s world-class training centre in Oakville. It was the MPP’s first visit to the Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario (OETIO) since taking over the ministerial portfolio from Monte McNaughton in September.
Business Manager Gallagher, alongside President Dave Turple, OETIO Executive Director Rick Kerr and Director of Training and Apprenticeship, OETIO Oakville, Jeff Hewitt, was on hand to greet the minister. Other invited guests included Oakville MPP Stephen Crawford, Oakville North-Burlington MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos, Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario Business Manager Marc Arsenault and a host of representatives from every area of the construction industry.
Business Manager Gallagher took the opportunity to stress the importance of rigorous training in making jobsites safer across Ontario, while also expressing his gratitude for the provincial government’s ongoing support for the trades.
“Ontario is one of the safest places in the world to operate a crane and that’s because of training and investment in the trades. Our members have put their hands in their own pockets to support training,” Gallagher said.
“Now we are investing another $25 million to build a training centre to increase capacity. We want to make sure that a lack of investment doesn’t slow the economy by not having the Operating Engineers available to do that work in the future.”
Minister Piccini visited the state-of-the-art simulation room, where OETIO lead instructor Alden Paradise guided him on the mobile crane simulator. The minister then spent time chatting with apprentices in the training yard, where he also tried his hand at operating OETIO’s state-of-the-art concrete pump. The concrete pump was purchased in part with funds made available through the provincial government’s Skills Development Fund.
After being shown the railroad crane brought in by Van-Elle Canada for a new training program launching at OETIO Oakville in the spring, the minister addressed the audience at a reception held in the OE Banquet and Conference Centre.
“Mike and the team here are such strong advocates for you all, so thank you for your leadership and that only makes us better public servants,” Minister Piccini said. “Under this premier and this government, we’re building, and we recognize the important role organized labour plays in building a better Ontario.
“I know that we don’t have an infinite money tree, but I do know that every dollar we spend with you in partnership is taxpayer money well spent.
“Supporting you means we can get the Gordie Howe Bridge built and it means we can build our transit up, which communities like mine need so badly. So, I just want to say thank you because we do need you and we need you to keep challenging us as you have been.”
Before departing, the minister was presented with a model Putzmeister concrete pump to mark his first visit to Local 793 and OETIO.
For more information on OETIO and becoming an apprentice, visit oetio.com
Local 793 Business Manager and Stephen Crawford, MPP-Oakville, watch as OETIO Lead Instructor Alden Paradise puts Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development David Piccini through his paces on the mobile crane simulator.Minister of Labour David Piccini (right) took the chance to meet Local 793 apprentices on his visit to OETIO in Oakville.Hon. David Piccini tries his hand at operating the concrete pump under the watchful eye of OETIO Instructor Jim Gleadall (right).Local 793 Business Manager Mike Gallagher (right) presents Minister of Labour David Piccini with a model concrete pump to mark his visit.Local 793 officers and staff join OETIO apprentices and staff to pose with invited guests in front of the Putzmeister concrete pump.Hon. David Piccini talked to the team from Van Elle about the railroad tracked crane that recently arrived at OETIO.Local 793 President Dave Turple and Business Manager Mike Gallagher present Minister David Paccini with a model Putzmeister concrete pump alongside special guests Effie Triantafilopoulos, MPP-Oakville North-Burlington, and Stephen Crawford, MPP-Oakville, at the OE Banquet and Conference Centre in Oakville.
Work zone signs are crucial for maintaining safety in areas where construction or maintenance activities are taking place on or near the road. These signs alert drivers to the presence of a work zone and provide important information, such as speed limits, lane closures, and detour instructions. You have a role to play in keeping […]
Work zone signs are crucial for maintaining safety in areas where construction or maintenance activities are taking place on or near the road. These signs alert drivers to the presence of a work zone and provide important information, such as speed limits, lane closures, and detour instructions.
You have a role to play in keeping workers and yourself safe when you drive through work zones – including slowing down, paying attention, and following signs and instructions.
IUOE Local 793 stands as a dedicated advocate for the protection of all workers involved in building and maintaining Ontario. The importance of this mission cannot be overstated, emphasizing that safety is not a matter of chance – it’s a deliberate choice that each person must make.
James Cole, Local 793 Energy Sector Business Rep., checked in with new member Sacha David as he worked on the Hydro One 115kv transmission line refurbishment project in Sault Ste. Marie. Brother David, who works for Skagen and Son Forestry, was busy in his CAT 545C Grapple Skidder moving hydro poles on the right of […]
James Cole, Local 793 Energy Sector Business Rep., checked in with new member Sacha David as he worked on the Hydro One 115kv transmission line refurbishment project in Sault Ste. Marie.
Brother David, who works for Skagen and Son Forestry, was busy in his CAT 545C Grapple Skidder moving hydro poles on the right of way for main contractor, Valard.
The project is part of Hydro One’s push to increase capacity to cope with the expected rise in demand for electricity from industry and communities throughout the east and north-east of Ontario.
New member of Local 793 Sacha David (right) poses with Energy Sector Rep James Cole in front of the CAT Grapple Skidder with tire chains installed.
Irish eyes will be smiling in Toronto. Local 793 will once again march in the annual Toronto St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Members and their families are invited to bring the Irish spirit and show support for your Union at the same time. Come out and celebrate one of the largest […]
Irish eyes will be smiling in Toronto.
Local 793 will once again march in the annual Toronto St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 17, 2024.
Members and their families are invited to bring the Irish spirit and show support for your Union at the same time. Come out and celebrate one of the largest community events in Toronto and the largest Irish event in Canada.
Deadline is Friday, March 1 by 4:00 p.m. to provide your size of apparel by email at stpatricksday@iuoelocal793.org. Only emails are accepted. Phone calls will not be accepted.
Members are encouraged to attend and participate in the parade to receive apparel.
Sizes are:
Youth: Small to X Large
Ladies & Men: Small to 5X Large
It is very important to bring your Union membership card so that we can ensure Local 793 members receive proper size of apparel.
Please arrive 1.5 hours prior to the parade start time at the designated meeting area where the Local 793 flags, boom trucks and members wearing Union apparel will gather to obtain your apparel.
PARADE INFORMATION:
Parade Start Time: 12:00 p.m. sharp
Start location: Bloor Street West at St. George Street
End location: Dundas Street
Total walking distance: 2.5 kilometres (approximately 1.5 hours)
Work zones are an essential part of keeping transportation infrastructure in good repair. However, how you drive in work zones can be the difference between workers staying safe on the job or suffering an injury or being killed. Going too fast, or driving distracted or aggressively, can cause rear-end collisions and other crashes. And, if […]
Work zones are an essential part of keeping transportation infrastructure in good repair. However, how you drive in work zones can be the difference between workers staying safe on the job or suffering an injury or being killed.
Going too fast, or driving distracted or aggressively, can cause rear-end collisions and other crashes. And, if you’re not paying attention, you could hit – or be hit – by vehicles and equipment working in the zone.
It’s critical that all road users approach work zones with caution and do their part to keep the road safe for everyone. Everyone deserves to get home safe!
IUOE Local 793 stands as a dedicated advocate for the protection of all workers involved in building and maintaining Ontario. The importance of this mission cannot be overstated, emphasizing that safety is not a matter of chance – it’s a deliberate choice that each person must make.
