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Local 793 members are working hard unloading tunnel boring machines (TBMs) at the Port of Oshawa and in Scarborough. Strabag Inc. is the general contractor. The TBMs will be used for Metrolinx’s Eglinton Crosstown West Extension and Scarborough Subway Extension projects. This project will help build the largest subway tunnel in Toronto’s transit history. Below is a photo of Local 793 members Paul Monahan and apprentice Rob Lautor working for Mammoet, loading a TBM onto heavy haul trucks in Oshawa. Also, Local 793 member John Munro and apprentice Riley Curry […]

Local 793 members are working hard unloading tunnel boring machines (TBMs) at the Port of Oshawa and in Scarborough. Strabag Inc. is the general contractor.

The TBMs will be used for Metrolinx’s Eglinton Crosstown West Extension and Scarborough Subway Extension projects. This project will help build the largest subway tunnel in Toronto’s transit history.

Below is a photo of Local 793 members Paul Monahan and apprentice Rob Lautor working for Mammoet, loading a TBM onto heavy haul trucks in Oshawa. Also, Local 793 member John Munro and apprentice Riley Curry (not seen in photo) working for Can-Pick Crane unloading the TBMs at the Sheppard subway station in Scarborough.

CLICK HERE to read more on the project.

On behalf of the officers, executive board and staff, IUOE Local 793 would like to wish all members and their families a Happy New Year! Despite the challenges of the pandemic this year, Local 793 continued to grow and now represents more than 17,800 members working in the construction, mining and industrial sectors. Highlights of a successful 2021 include: the Union continues to be financially strong; the general membership meeting was held in December and district monthly meetings were restarted in November; the Benefit and Pension Plans remain strong; and […]

On behalf of the officers, executive board and staff, IUOE Local 793 would like to wish all members and their families a Happy New Year!

Despite the challenges of the pandemic this year, Local 793 continued to grow and now represents more than 17,800 members working in the construction, mining and industrial sectors.

Highlights of a successful 2021 include: the Union continues to be financially strong; the general membership meeting was held in December and district monthly meetings were restarted in November; the Benefit and Pension Plans remain strong; and the purchase of regional properties in Simcoe County, Sarnia, Hamilton and Thunder Bay to further improve servicing and training opportunities for members remains a top priority.

Local 793 would like to thank everyone who helped make this year a success. We will persevere through this pandemic together and become stronger than ever!  We will continue to improve the lives of members and their families and pave the way for the next generation of Local 793 members.

Celebrate safely as we ring in the new year and welcome a prosperous 2022.

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On behalf of the officers, executive board and staff, IUOE Local 793 would like to wish all members and their families a safe and joyful holiday season. Thank you to our skilled and hardworking members that have made this work year a success. Christmas is a special time that allows family and friends to reflect and be grateful for the people in our lives and appreciate the kindness from those who helped and supported us throughout the year. While we cannot celebrate like normal just yet, by following public health […]

On behalf of the officers, executive board and staff, IUOE Local 793 would like to wish all members and their families a safe and joyful holiday season.

Thank you to our skilled and hardworking members that have made this work year a success.

Christmas is a special time that allows family and friends to reflect and be grateful for the people in our lives and appreciate the kindness from those who helped and supported us throughout the year.

While we cannot celebrate like normal just yet, by following public health guidelines we can find new ways to celebrate and connect with family and friends during this holiday season.

Wishing you and your families a healthy and joyful Merry Christmas!

Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario (OETIO) had the opportunity to make 13-year old Aidan Kent’s wish come true – to operate heavy equipment. Aidan and his family were invited to visit the Morrisburg Campus for his special day. CLICK HERE to watch a video of Aidan’s special day CLICK HERE to read the story of Aidan’s special day

Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario (OETIO) had the opportunity to make 13-year old Aidan Kent’s wish come true – to operate heavy equipment. Aidan and his family were invited to visit the Morrisburg Campus for his special day.

CLICK HERE to watch a video of Aidan’s special day
CLICK HERE to read the story of Aidan’s special day

With the highly transmissible Omicron variant now here, Canadians are being urged by some experts to stop using certain types of masks in favour of a mask that will offer more protection, like a KN95. Read more: Your baggy mask isn’t going to cut it against Omicron, epidemiologist warns Is that COVID-19 mask you’re wearing good enough amid Omicron? Here’s what the experts say

With the highly transmissible Omicron variant now here, Canadians are being urged by some experts to stop using certain types of masks in favour of a mask that will offer more protection, like a KN95.

Read more:

Your baggy mask isn’t going to cut it against Omicron, epidemiologist warns
Is that COVID-19 mask you’re wearing good enough amid Omicron? Here’s what the experts say

Local 793 members John Hellingman (sitting in a Dodge Truck 5500 with a Palfinger PSC 6025 boom crane) and Eric Grady working for Hydro One at the Burlington Transformer Station.

Local 793 members John Hellingman (sitting in a Dodge Truck 5500 with a Palfinger PSC 6025 boom crane) and Eric Grady working for Hydro One at the Burlington Transformer Station.

Working for GC Rentals, Brother Kellen Hartviksen is seen here standing in front of a 30-ton boom truck that he operated to hoist a roof top unit in Thunder Bay.

Working for GC Rentals, Brother Kellen Hartviksen is seen here standing in front of a 30-ton boom truck that he operated to hoist a roof top unit in Thunder Bay.

Welcome to the digital edition of Making Tracks, the magazine. 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. Enjoy this digital edition of Making Tracks! CLICK THE IMAGE TO READ THE LATEST ISSUE

Welcome to the digital edition of Making Tracks, the magazine.

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.

Enjoy this digital edition of Making Tracks!

CLICK THE IMAGE TO READ THE LATEST ISSUE

On this day in 1919, Local 793 of the International Union of Operating Engineers was granted its charter by International and General President, Milton Snellings. This, just eight days prior on December 11, eleven determined men joined together at the Elliott House Hotel in Toronto to discuss how to improve their future working lives. Joining the men at the meeting was International Representative Frank Healey, who traveled across the country signing steam engineers. They emerged with a three-page letter, hand-written on hotel stationary, and addressed to Herman M. Comerford in […]

On this day in 1919, Local 793 of the International Union of Operating Engineers was granted its charter by International and General President, Milton Snellings. This, just eight days prior on December 11, eleven determined men joined together at the Elliott House Hotel in Toronto to discuss how to improve their future working lives.

Joining the men at the meeting was International Representative Frank Healey, who traveled across the country signing steam engineers. They emerged with a three-page letter, hand-written on hotel stationary, and addressed to Herman M. Comerford in Chicago, Ill., then General Secretary-Treasurer of the International Union of Steam Engineers. They requested that a charter and supplies be granted for a new hoisting engineers local chapter.

The letter was accepted by General President Snellings and on December 19, 1919, IUOE, Local 793 was on its way.

Today, all IUOE, Local 793 members are reaping the rewards of the sacrifices of their forerunners. Their foresight for safer working condition and fair wages has help thousands of families and will continue to help thousands more in the future.

A plaque commemorating the historic meeting on December 11, 1919 was unveiled earlier this year at the location where the Elliott House Hotel once stood. Click the appropriate link below to watch a video of the plaque unveiling.

Let’s continue to keep Local 793 strong.

CLICK THE LINKS BELOW TO LEARN MORE:

• Historic Plaque Unveiling
• Local 793’s 100th Anniversary Journal
• History of Local 793 Video
• IUOE 125th Anniversary

Local 793 members are working for HK United Construction on the Highway 89 overpass bridge project in Innisfil, ON. The wider overpass will replace the existing 70-year-old bridge while improving traffic flow and reducing the commute times for travellers. This $37.3 million project will also accommodate the widening of Highway 400 below the overpass. Below is a picture of Local 793 member Ron Smallacombe operating a Cat D6K dozer onsite.

Local 793 members are working for HK United Construction on the Highway 89 overpass bridge project in Innisfil, ON.

The wider overpass will replace the existing 70-year-old bridge while improving traffic flow and reducing the commute times for travellers. This $37.3 million project will also accommodate the widening of Highway 400 below the overpass.

Below is a picture of Local 793 member Ron Smallacombe operating a Cat D6K dozer onsite.