Grand Marshal Gallagher leads St. Patrick’s Day parade

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 was well-represented at the 32nd annual Toronto St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, March 10. Business manager and parade Grand Marshal, Mike Gallagher, lead an entourage of around 450 members, staff and their families along the streets of Toronto wearing special 100th Anniversary St. Patrick’s Day jackets. James T. Callahan, general president of the International Union of Operating Engineers, marched alongside Grand Marshal Gallagher. Local 793 president Joe Redshaw, Local 793 vice president and government affairs representative Joe Dowdall and chair of the St. Patrick’s Parade Society of Toronto Shaun Ruddy […]

Local 793 was well-represented at the 32nd annual Toronto St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, March 10.

Business manager and parade Grand Marshal, Mike Gallagher, lead an entourage of around 450 members, staff and their families along the streets of Toronto wearing special 100th Anniversary St. Patrick’s Day jackets.

James T. Callahan, general president of the International Union of Operating Engineers, marched alongside Grand Marshal Gallagher.

Local 793 president Joe Redshaw, Local 793 vice president and government affairs representative Joe Dowdall and chair of the St. Patrick’s Parade Society of Toronto Shaun Ruddy also marched side-by-side with Mike.

Business Manager Gallagher honoured at Grand Marshal Ball

Written by Local 793 Staff

Celebrations for the St. Patrick’s Day parade kicked off on Friday, March 8, when the St. Patrick’s Parade Society held its Grand Marshal Ball at Steam Whistle Brewery in Toronto. The evening was in honour of the 2019 Grand Marshal – Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher. The event attracted dignitary figures, labour and business leaders, and some of the most prominent members of Toronto’s Irish community. The night featured a performance by Irish music icon Mundy and traditional Irish dancers.

Celebrations for the St. Patrick’s Day parade kicked off on Friday, March 8, when the St. Patrick’s Parade Society held its Grand Marshal Ball at Steam Whistle Brewery in Toronto.

The evening was in honour of the 2019 Grand Marshal – Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher.

The event attracted dignitary figures, labour and business leaders, and some of the most prominent members of Toronto’s Irish community.

The night featured a performance by Irish music icon Mundy and traditional Irish dancers.

Union dues tax receipt online as of Feb. 21, 2019

Written by Local 793 Staff

As of Thursday, February 21, 2019, Local 793 members will be able to go online to the union website and download their 2018 tax receipts for union dues and T4A’s issued by Global Benefits. Originals are automatically sent out to members’ home addresses, as per usual.  The online feature was established by Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher to allow members to download their receipts and file their tax returns early, if they choose to do so. Following are step-by-step instructions on how to go online and download the 2018 […]

As of Thursday, February 21, 2019, Local 793 members will be able to go online to the union website and download their 2018 tax receipts for union dues and T4A’s issued by Global Benefits.

Originals are automatically sent out to members’ home addresses, as per usual. 

The online feature was established by Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher to allow members to download their receipts and file their tax returns early, if they choose to do so.

Following are step-by-step instructions on how to go online and download the 2018 receipts online:

> Go to the union website at iuoelocal793.org.

Log in to the member section of the IUOE Local 793 website. If you do not currently have an account, you must create one first.

Log in with your credentials

Once logged in to your member account profile, scroll to the bottom of the page and select view documents beside the downloadable tax forms description.

> Click on the available forms Dues (Union Dues Receipt) and T4A Form.  This will download a printable PDF form.

2019 Ray Goodfellow Scholarship Fund

Written by Local 793 Staff

Deadline for applications for The Ray Goodfellow Scholarship Fund is March 29, 2019. The award is sponsored by the Crane Rental Association of Ontario and International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793. The award is named after the late Ray Goodfellow, who owned Whiskey Jack Cranes Inc. Ray was president of the Crane Rental Association of Ontario, a 24-year member of Local 793, and a management trustee on the union’s training and life and health benefits trust funds. To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be the son, […]

Deadline for applications for The Ray Goodfellow Scholarship Fund is March 29, 2019.

The award is sponsored by the Crane Rental Association of Ontario and International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793.

The award is named after the late Ray Goodfellow, who owned Whiskey Jack Cranes Inc. Ray was president of the Crane Rental Association of Ontario, a 24-year member of Local 793, and a management trustee on the union’s training and life and health benefits trust funds.

To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be the son, daughter or grandchild of one of the following:

  • A Crane Rental Association of Ontario (CRAO) company owner; or
  • An Employee of a CRAO company; or
  • An IUOE Local 793 member in good standing who is employed by a company that is an active member of the CRAO that works in the crane rental or concrete pump sectors.

Each year, a committee appointed by the Crane Rental Association of Ontario board of directors determines the amount and number of scholarships to be awarded. In 2018, two awards of $4,000 each will be awarded.

The scholarship recipient must be entering the first or subsequent year of a full-time course of study (at least two years in length) leading to a diploma, certificate or degree from any recognized public Canadian college or university

Eligible persons are able to apply more than once. However, once they have received a bursary they are no longer eligible to receive another award.

Applications must be supported by:

  • Transcripts of high school/ post-secondary achievement, and
  • Accompanied by a detailed letter of recommendation from an individual with personal academic knowledge of the candidate, outlining reasons why the bursary should be awarded.

Applicants must also submit a one thousand (1,000) word essay on the subject of either A or B:

A: The reason(s) why the scholarship will be of assistance.

B: The impact of being a son, daughter or grandchild of one of the following:

  • A Crane Rental Association of Ontario (CRAO) company owner; or
  • An Employee of a CRAO company; or
  • An IUOE Local 793 member in good standing who is employed by a company that is an active member of the CRAO that works in the crane rental or concrete pump sectors.

Click here to download an application.

Temporary location change for Toronto meetings

Written by Local 793 Staff

Please be advised that district meetings in the Toronto area will be temporarily changing locations. Beginning March and through to the end of June, Toronto meetings will be held at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Oakville @ Bronte, 2525 Wyecroft Road. February’s district meeting remains at the OE Banquet Hall, adjacent to the union’s head office at 2245 Speers Road in Oakville. Also note; the general membership meeting on Sunday, March 24 will be held at the Oakville Conference & Banquet Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Road at 10:00 a.m. The […]

Please be advised that district meetings in the Toronto area will be temporarily changing locations.

Beginning March and through to the end of June, Toronto meetings will be held at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Oakville @ Bronte, 2525 Wyecroft Road.

February’s district meeting remains at the OE Banquet Hall, adjacent to the union’s head office at 2245 Speers Road in Oakville.

Also note; the general membership meeting on Sunday, March 24 will be held at the Oakville Conference & Banquet Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Road at 10:00 a.m.

The temporary changes are to allow construction to continue on the expansion of the OE Banquet Hall.

Below is detailed information on meeting dates and location.

Toronto district meetings. Start time is 7:30 p.m.:

February 20– OE Banquet Hall, 2245 Speers Road
March 20– Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Oakville @ Bronte, 2525 Wyecroft Road
April 17– Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Oakville @ Bronte, 2525 Wyecroft Road
May 15– Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Oakville @ Bronte, 2525 Wyecroft Road
June 19– Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Oakville @ Bronte, 2525 Wyecroft Road

General membership meeting. Start time is 10 a.m.:

March 24– Oakville Conference & Banquet Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Road

* Toronto’s district meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.

Important Proposal Meeting Notice

Written by Local 793 Staff

For All I.U.O.E., Local 793 members working under the Master Distribution Pipeline Agreement for Canada  Dear Member:  This is an important notice that your Union is holding vital proposal meetings during the month of February, 2019 for all members that work under the Master Distribution Pipeline Agreement for Canada.  Please see below the district meeting schedule for February 2019:   AREA  DATE  TIME  LOCATION  Timmins  February 6, 2019  7:30 P.M.  54 Waterloo Road, Unit #2, Timmins  Oshawa  February 7, 2019  7:00 P.M.  1255 Terwillegar Ave., Unit #7, Oshawa  Thunder Bay  February 7, […]

For All I.U.O.E., Local 793 members working under the Master Distribution Pipeline Agreement for Canada

 Dear Member: 

This is an important notice that your Union is holding vital proposal meetings during the month of February, 2019 for all members that work under the Master Distribution Pipeline Agreement for Canada. 

Please see below the district meeting schedule for February 2019: 

 AREA  DATE  TIME  LOCATION 
Timmins  February 6, 2019  7:30 P.M.  54 Waterloo Road, Unit #2, Timmins 
Oshawa  February 7, 2019  7:00 P.M.  1255 Terwillegar Ave., Unit #7, Oshawa 
Thunder Bay  February 7, 2019  8:00 P.M.  979 Alloy Drive, Unit #101, Thunder Bay 
St. Catharines  February 12, 2019  7:30 P.M.  188 Bunting Road, Unit #5, St. Catharines 
Windsor  February 12, 2019  7:00 P.M.  3383 Walker Road, Windsor 
Sault Ste. Marie  February 13, 2019  7:30 P.M.  432 Great Northern Road, Suite #203, Sault Ste. Marie 
Cambridge  February 13, 2019  7:30 P.M.  55 Fleming Drive, Unit 26, Cambridge 
Sudbury  February 19, 2019  7:00 P.M.  430 Westmount Avenue, Unit H, Sudbury 
Toronto  February 20, 2019  7:30 P.M.  2245 Speers Road, Banquet Hall, Oakville 
Belleville  February 26, 2019  7:00 P.M.  1 Millennium Parkway, Suite 102, Belleville 
London  February 26, 2019  7:00 P.M.  4096 Meadowbrook Drive, Unit 115, London 
Hamilton  February 27, 2019  7:30 P.M.  35 Goderich Road, Unit 5, Hamilton 
Ottawa  February 27, 2019  7:00 P.M.  Best Western Plus, 1274 Carling Avenue, Ottawa 
North Bay  February 27, 2019  7:30 P.M.  Voyager Inn, Greenery Room, 123 Delaware Ave., North Bay 
Barrie  February 28, 2019  7:30 P.M.  240 Bayview Drive, Unit 12, Barrie 
Sarnia  February 28, 2019  7:00 P.M.  1390A Lougar Avenue, Sarnia 

Please be sure you attend this important proposal meeting and notify as many of your fellow members as possible to join you. With proposals from the membership, Local 793 will move forward with our negotiating committee to bargain a fair renewal Agreement. 

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call your District Office. 

Fraternally Yours, 
Mike Gallagher
Business Manager

Member discount at Mister Safety Shoes

Written by Local 793 Staff

In need of high-quality safety footwear, workwear or accessories? Mister Safety Shoes offer a variety of work boots to suit your needs. They also offer a vast collection of workwear and safety accessories designed to meet industry standards. Visit one of the many Mister Safety Shoes retail locations across Ontario. Show your union card and receive 10% off. CLICK HERE for locations across Ontario. Official Website

In need of high-quality safety footwear, workwear or accessories?

Mister Safety Shoes offer a variety of work boots to suit your needs. They also offer a vast collection of workwear and safety accessories designed to meet industry standards.

Visit one of the many Mister Safety Shoes retail locations across Ontario.

Show your union card and receive 10% off.

CLICK HERE for locations across Ontario.

Official Website

Change of address?

Written by Local 793 Staff

2018 income tax time is fast approaching! To be certain that receipts are mailed to the proper address, please ensure that any address changes you may have are updated in our system. Members can either update their address online or can contact their nearest union office or 793 head office to update their address. Please Note: Due to privacy, we can only accept address changes from members. Although members will be able to download their 2018 tax receipts online, they are automatically sent out to members’ home addresses as well.

2018 income tax time is fast approaching! To be certain that receipts are mailed to the proper address, please ensure that any address changes you may have are updated in our system.

Members can either update their address online or can contact their nearest union office or 793 head office to update their address.

Please Note: Due to privacy, we can only accept address changes from members.

Although members will be able to download their 2018 tax receipts online, they are automatically sent out to members’ home addresses as well.

Change of address?

Written by Local 793 Staff

2018 income tax time is fast approaching! To be certain receipts are mailed to the proper address, please ensure that any address changes you may have are updated in our system. How members can update their address: online, contact their nearest union office, or contact Local 793 head office. Please Note: Due to privacy, we can only accept address changes from members. Although members will be able to download their 2018 tax receipts online, they are automatically sent out to members’ home addresses as well.

2018 income tax time is fast approaching! To be certain receipts are mailed to the proper address, please ensure that any address changes you may have are updated in our system.

How members can update their address:

  • online,
  • contact their nearest union office, or
  • contact Local 793 head office.

Please Note: Due to privacy, we can only accept address changes from members.

Although members will be able to download their 2018 tax receipts online, they are automatically sent out to members’ home addresses as well.

New start time for Thunder Bay monthly meetings

Written by Local 793 Staff

Beginning in April, the start time for the Thunder Bay district monthly meetings will been changed to 7 p.m. from 8 p.m. February and March’s monthly meetings remain an 8 p.m. start. The union’s executive board approved the changes. Thunder Bay’s meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of every month.

Beginning in April, the start time for the Thunder Bay district monthly meetings will been changed to 7 p.m. from 8 p.m.

February and March’s monthly meetings remain an 8 p.m. start.

The union’s executive board approved the changes.

Thunder Bay’s meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of every month.