Windsor celebrates 100th Anniversary

Written by Local 793 Staff

Members, staff and their families were treated to a fun-filled day, as the Windsor district held their 100th Anniversary picnic on Saturday. It was a great turnout, with more than 350 people attending the event held at the Fogolar Furlan. Taking part in the festivities were business manager Mike Gallagher, director of Toronto area and executive board member Dave Turple, Southwestern Ontario area supervisor and executive board member Steve Booze, Sarnia business rep and executive board member Paul Knight, Sarnia business rep Mike Barons, Windsor business rep Dave Pfaff, London […]

Members, staff and their families were treated to a fun-filled day, as the Windsor district held their 100th Anniversary picnic on Saturday.

It was a great turnout, with more than 350 people attending the event held at the Fogolar Furlan.

Taking part in the festivities were business manager Mike Gallagher, director of Toronto area and executive board member Dave Turple, Southwestern Ontario area supervisor and executive board member Steve Booze, Sarnia business rep and executive board member Paul Knight, Sarnia business rep Mike Barons, Windsor business rep Dave Pfaff, London business rep Kelly Burla, director of organizing and trustee Kyle Schutte and executive board member Bill Boyle.

Also in attendance were retired Southwestern Ontario area supervisors and executive board members Bob McQueen and Bruce Knight, as well as retired executive board member Ken Boyle.

Local 793 encourages all members to attend celebrations being held across the province all summer long.

Timmins rounds out Northeastern Ontario celebrations

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 held anniversary celebrations in Timmins on Sunday, rounding out three weekends of 100th anniversary festivities for members in Northeastern Ontario. The celebrations began with a “honour” song given by the Thunder Creek Indigenous Drum Group from Timmins. After the initial song, the drummers stayed and continued to play music, including a drum rendition of SpongeBob SquarePants for the children in attendance. Music for the day was provided by a local DJ. Regional staff and volunteers gathered to offer a great barbecue for members in attendance. As the celebration […]

Local 793 held anniversary celebrations in Timmins on Sunday, rounding out three weekends of 100th anniversary festivities for members in Northeastern Ontario.

The celebrations began with a “honour” song given by the Thunder Creek Indigenous Drum Group from Timmins. After the initial song, the drummers stayed and continued to play music, including a drum rendition of SpongeBob SquarePants for the children in attendance. Music for the day was provided by a local DJ.

Regional staff and volunteers gathered to offer a great barbecue for members in attendance. As the celebration was centrally located in Timmins, area residents were encouraged to come celebrate with the union and learn more about our accomplishments over the last 100 years.

93.1 Moose FM did a remote broadcast to highlight the event. Members received a 100th anniversary t-shirt and entry to the prize draws that included Mastercraft wrench and socket sets, ShopVac, Keurig Coffee Maker, cottage and patio furniture, gift cards and more. Non-members received access to bouncy castles and laser tag, a 100th anniversary frisbee, and access to our “make your own treat bag” candy bar.

Between members and residents, the Timmins celebration saw over 200 people take in the festivities in what turned into a beautiful, 27 degrees day. Many members walked away with prizes and a great experience. Non-Members shared in our pride and learned more of what our union has to offer Timmins and the surrounding area.

Northeastern Ontario supervisor and financial secretary Robert Turpin would like to thank the 100th anniversary organizing committee, area staff, and volunteers that made the last three weekends so successful.

Sault celebrates 100th anniversary

Written by Local 793 Staff

The third installment of IUOE Local 793’s 100th anniversary celebrations took place at Ojibway Park in Sault Ste. Marie on Sunday. A great day was planned which included bouncy castles, football toss and kick and a “fish pond,” with some games of skill for the adults. Participants received a union t-shirt, a 100th anniversary frisbee, and other great merchandise. Children were given the opportunity to make their own treat bags, which was a big success. Following a hearty lunch, Sault Ste. Marie business rep John Miners and Timmins business rep […]

The third installment of IUOE Local 793’s 100th anniversary celebrations took place at Ojibway Park in Sault Ste. Marie on Sunday.

A great day was planned which included bouncy castles, football toss and kick and a “fish pond,” with some games of skill for the adults.

Participants received a union t-shirt, a 100th anniversary frisbee, and other great merchandise. Children were given the opportunity to make their own treat bags, which was a big success.

Following a hearty lunch, Sault Ste. Marie business rep John Miners and Timmins business rep Tyler L. Levesque gave out raffle draw prizes, such as a Shop-Vac, beauty baskets, gift certificates and other great prizes.

Local 793 encourages all members and family to attend these 100th anniversary celebrations as they roll out provincewide.

Photo credit: Robert Turpin and Kirk Fournier

Celebrations at Morrisburg Rodeo

Written by Local 793 Staff

Members, staff and family were treated to a fun day of celebrations, as Ottawa & Belleville districts and the OETIO Morrisburg campus hosted the 100th anniversary Rodeo Picnic on Saturday. More than 650 Local 793 staff, members and their families registered for the event, which was held at the OETIO campus in Morrisburg. Business manager Mike Gallagher and staff from across the province attended the event. Guests were treated to a wide variety of activities and entertainment, from pony rides, a petting zoo and bouncy castles to a reptile zoo, […]

Members, staff and family were treated to a fun day of celebrations, as Ottawa & Belleville districts and the OETIO Morrisburg campus hosted the 100th anniversary Rodeo Picnic on Saturday.

More than 650 Local 793 staff, members and their families registered for the event, which was held at the OETIO campus in Morrisburg.

Business manager Mike Gallagher and staff from across the province attended the event.

Guests were treated to a wide variety of activities and entertainment, from pony rides, a petting zoo and bouncy castles to a reptile zoo, magician and live DJ.

Operators were put to the test in the IUOE LOCAL 793 MEMBERS COMPETITIONS. Prizes were awarded to the top three operators in four categories: Mobile Crane, Tower Crane, Excavator and Tractor-Loader-Backhoe (TLB).

Following were winners:

Mobile Crane
1st: Zach Borutski
2nd: Michel Alig
3rd: Dan Alig

Tower Crane
1st: Jonathan Sprung
2nd: Vince Beaudoin
3rd: Jose Campos

Excavator
1st: Tim Gilmer
2nd: Donny Molson
3rd: Scott Walker

Tractor-Loader-Backhoe (TLB)
1st: Tim Gilmer
2nd: Donny Molson
3rd: Jason Beckman

Thanks to generous donations by Eastern Ontario contractors, competition winners in each category received $1,500 for first place, $750 for second place and $500 for third place.

Following the Rodeo, a dinner-dance was held where members enjoyed dinner followed by the sounds of A Bigger Hammer band fronted by Local 793 member Scott Greene. The evening also included a breathtaking professional fireworks display.

Photo credit: Armand Dowdall

 

Strike Action

Written by Local 793 Staff

Large-scale projects across the Greater Toronto Area were slowed and some completely shut down this week, as IUOE Local 793 concrete and drain operators went on strike following a breakdown in negotiations with the Ontario Concrete & Drain Contractors Association. The withdrawal of services began at various worksites on Monday. IUOE Local 793 was on-site to lead the strike.

Large-scale projects across the Greater Toronto Area were slowed and some completely shut down this week, as IUOE Local 793 concrete and drain operators went on strike following a breakdown in negotiations with the Ontario Concrete & Drain Contractors Association.

The withdrawal of services began at various worksites on Monday.

IUOE Local 793 was on-site to lead the strike.

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Operating Engineers Achieve Highest Provincial Collective Agreement Settlement

Written by Local 793 Staff

The Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) has just released the 4th edition of the ICI Collective Bargaining Bulletin, an up-to-date look at the Ontario Provincial Collective Agreements.  To date, operating engineershave received the highest settlement of all trades across the province, ratifying a $4.25 increase over three years. Below is the ICI Collective Bargaining Bulletin based on information received by the OCS as of end of day May 29, 2019. Trade Status / Details Boilermaker   Bricklayer Tentative Agreement Carpenter General Carpenter Ranges from $2.70 (London) to $3.65 (Toronto) General Carpenter Board Area 8 ($3.65 […]

The Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) has just released the 4th edition of the ICI Collective Bargaining Bulletin, an up-to-date look at the Ontario Provincial Collective Agreements. 

To date, operating engineershave received the highest settlement of all trades across the province, ratifying a $4.25 increase over three years.

Below is the ICI Collective Bargaining Bulletin based on information received by the OCS as of end of day May 29, 2019.

TradeStatus / Details
Boilermaker 
BricklayerTentative Agreement
CarpenterGeneral Carpenter 
Ranges from $2.70 (London) to $3.65 (Toronto)
 
General Carpenter Board Area 8 ($3.65 over 3 years)
Year 1: $1.15
Year 2: $1.30
Year 3: $1.20
 
Formwork Board Area 8 ($3.75 over 3 years)
Year 1: $1.15
Year 2: $1.30
Year 3: $1.30
Cement MasonTentative Agreement
DemolitionTentative Agreement
Electrical$4.05 over 3 years
Year 1: $1.25
Year 2: $1.40
Year 3: $1.40
• Possible post-negotiated wage adjustment of up
to $1.00, depending on the settlements reached with
the eight comparator trades
• Local areas negotiated meaningful changes to their
local agreements
ElevatorYear 1: $1.00 (1.5%)
Wage formula to determine Year 2 and 3
GlazierTentative Agreement
Insulator$4.05 over 3 years
Year 1: $1.50
Year 2: $1.25
Year 3:$1.30
Ironworker 
LabourerTentative Agreement
Millwright$3.98 over 3 years
Year 1: $1.30
Year 2: $1.33
Year 3: $1.35 2% increase to travel and
Board 40 hour work week across the province
OPERATING
ENGINEERS
$4.25 over 3 years
Year 1: $1.50
Year 2: $1.50
Year 3: $1.25
Painter 
Painter
(Taper
Portion)		Toronto ($3.80 over 3 years)
Year 1: $1.20
Year 2: $1.20
Year 3: $1.40
 
Outside Toronto
Varies at lower rate
Plasterer$3.10 over 3 years
PlumberManagement presented final offer on May 27.
Union membership vote to be held on May 30.
PrecastLocal 506 ($3.75 over 3 years)
Year 1: $1.25
Year 2: $1.25
Year 3: $1.25
RefrigerationTentative Agreement
Ratified by Management, Labour ratification expected
by end of June.
RodworkerPrevious tentative agreement voted down
RooferToronto Wage Increase
Year 1: $1.50 includes $0.10 in exchange for
deletion of the WSIB Bill 162 req’t
Year 2: $1.35
Year 3: $1.35
 
Ottawa Wage Increase
Year 1: $1.70 * includes $0.10 in exchange for
deletion of the WSIB Bill 162 req’t
Year 2: $1.25 *
Year 3: $1.00
*includes contributions to Stabilization Fund, Work
Ready Training and Skills Training
 
Provincial Wage Increase
(excluding Toronto and Ottawa)
Year 1: $1.30 includes $0.10 in exchange for deletion
of the WSIB Bill 162 req’t
Year 2: $1.15
Year 3: $1.05
Sheet MetalStrike as of May 6
Sprinkler
Fitter		Tentative Agreement
National agreement, ratification expected by end of June
SteeplejackTentative Agreement
Ratification expected June 1
Teamster 
Tile &
Terrazzo		 

Update on Collective Agreement Ratification Votes

Written by Local 793 Staff

Greater Toronto Sewer & Watermain Collective Agreement – the Agreement was ratified in favour of the settlement. Provincial Utility Collective Agreement – the Agreement was ratified in favour of the settlement. Toronto and Area Road Builders Collective Agreement (TARBA) – the Agreement was ratified at more than 99% in favour of the settlement. Should you have any questions about this information, or the ratification votes, please contact your Local 793 Business Representative. 

Greater Toronto Sewer & Watermain Collective Agreement – the Agreement was ratified in favour of the settlement.

Provincial Utility Collective Agreement – the Agreement was ratified in favour of the settlement.

Toronto and Area Road Builders Collective Agreement (TARBA) – the Agreement was ratified at more than 99% in favour of the settlement.

Should you have any questions about this information, or the ratification votes, please contact your Local 793 Business Representative. 

Status of our Formwork Agreement

Written by Local 793 Staff

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Many of you have been asking about the status of our Formwork Agreement since Local 793 voted in favour of ratification, but our friends at Local 183 turned the offer down. Due to the fact that we are in a council with the Labourers Local Unions, including Local 183, and because Local 183, along with 1059 and us have a “veto” on the council regarding ratifications and strikes, if one of either Local 793, 183 or 1059 fail to vote in favour of ratification, the entire […]

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Many of you have been asking about the status of our Formwork Agreement since Local 793 voted in favour of ratification, but our friends at Local 183 turned the offer down. Due to the fact that we are in a council with the Labourers Local Unions, including Local 183, and because Local 183, along with 1059 and us have a “veto” on the council regarding ratifications and strikes, if one of either Local 793, 183 or 1059 fail to vote in favour of ratification, the entire Formwork Agreement remains unratified.

On Tuesday May 21, 2019 the Formwork Council of Ontario convened a meeting to discuss next steps. Local 793 voted in favor of supporting Local 183 members who wished to strike. Local 1059 out of London did not support strike action. Therefore, Local 183’s remaining issues are being submitted to final and binding arbitration. The arbitration will be held on June 14.

Since Local 793 members voted in favor of ratification, we proposed and the OFA agreed that our settlement will not be subject to the arbitration. They have agreed to this same protocol for all of the other LiUNA local unions. This means status quo for everyone except Local 183. It is vital that we protect our best in the industry settlement of $4.25 plus various language improvements. We cannot go backwards and we are not prepared to risk the possibility of losing retro pay.

We were in a similar position back in 2010 when the Labourers Local 183 turned down the proposed settlement. In 2010, the Labourers had a settlement on the table of $3.40 for labourers that was turned down and it went to arbitration. In that round of negotiations Local 793 achieved $3.75 for our Operators. Local 183 was seeking $4.00 from the arbitrator. The Arbitrator upheld the $3.40 settlement.

While it is not a perfect system, we have to navigate the system to the best of our abilities and our number one priority remains protecting our settlement and retro pay. Our focus for the next three years needs to be trying to find a way to overturn the archaic Labour Relations Act Provisions, which restrict our right to strike in the residential sector of the construction industry. Local 793 is committed to exploring all avenues to remove this barrier to a successful strike. As we learn further information, we will update the membership. In the meantime it is business as usual.

Fraternally,
Dave Turple • Director of Toronto Area
IUOE Local 793

Interested in working at Baffinland?

Written by Local 793 Staff

We have had a lot of inquiries from Local 793 members who are interested in working at Baffinland. We are still in the process of putting the BAFFINLAND-SPECIFIC OUT OF WORK LIST together. And there will be additional requirements. For now, please email nunavut@iuoelocal793.org AND be sure to include your  union registration number,  phone number, and  email.  You can apply for a job at Baffinland through their website at www.baffinland.com/jobs Click on the Online Job Application buttonand then follow the instructions to apply online. Please notify Local 793 at nunavut@iuoelocal793.org if […]

We have had a lot of inquiries from Local 793 members who are interested in working at Baffinland.

We are still in the process of putting the BAFFINLAND-SPECIFIC OUT OF WORK LIST together. And there will be additional requirements.

For now, please email nunavut@iuoelocal793.org AND be sure to include your 

  • union registration number, 
  • phone number, and 
  • email. 

You can apply for a job at Baffinland through their website at www.baffinland.com/jobs

Click on the Online Job Application button
and then follow the instructions to apply online.

Please notify Local 793 at nunavut@iuoelocal793.org if you are successful in being hired.

All the best to everyone!

Local 793 members on the DT-CSST Project doing foundational drilling in downtown Ottawa

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 members are seen here displaying the 100th anniversary flag atop a Liebherr LB 36 foundational drilling rig. Marthon Underground Constructors Corp. is working on the DT-CSST Project on the corner of Kent and Slater Streets in Ottawa, a very busy corner in the central downtown area. This team of Local 793 members are using the LB 36 to drill a 4-metre wide man-hole access that is 26.2 metres deep, through three meters of overburden and 23.2 metres of rock. Operations manager Pierre Vallieres from Marathon Underground Constructors commented […]

Travis Emmerson, Sateve Burnham (holding flag), and McGyver Barber.

Local 793 members are seen here displaying the 100th anniversary flag atop a Liebherr LB 36 foundational drilling rig.

Marthon Underground Constructors Corp. is working on the DT-CSST Project on the corner of Kent and Slater Streets in Ottawa, a very busy corner in the central downtown area.

This team of Local 793 members are using the LB 36 to drill a 4-metre wide man-hole access that is 26.2 metres deep, through three meters of overburden and 23.2 metres of rock.

Operations manager Pierre Vallieres from Marathon Underground Constructors commented of the great team he has on this job.

Local 793 members seen in the main photo are (L to R) mobile crane apprentice Travis Emmerson, equipment operator Steve Burnham and crane operator McGyver Barber.