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.

Cambridge office move Feb. 4

Written by Local 793 Staff

As of February 4, 2019 the Cambridge office will move to 55 Fleming Drive, Unit 26. The phone and fax numbers remain the same.  Cambridge district meeting7:30 p.m., 2nd Wednesday of the month.

As of February 4, 2019 the Cambridge office will move to 55 Fleming Drive, Unit 26. The phone and fax numbers remain the same. 

Cambridge district meeting
7:30 p.m., 2nd Wednesday of the month.


Benefit Improvements

Written by Local 793 Staff

The Board of Trustees are pleased to advise of the following benefit improvements effective January 1, 2019 for the active and retiree plans: ACTIVE PLAN: Benefit Improvements effective January 1st, 2019 Increase in Dental Fee Guide: The Plan will reimburse dental benefits based on the 2018 Ontario Dental Fee Guide. Psychologist: Services of a psychologist, psychotherapist and social worker subject to a combined maximum of $1,000 per calendar year. Note that psychotherapist and social worker were added to the existing psychologist benefit under the Plan. Health Care Spending Account:  The maximum benefit increased from $400 per family per calendar […]

The Board of Trustees are pleased to advise of the following benefit improvements effective January 1, 2019 for the active and retiree plans:

ACTIVE PLAN:

Benefit Improvements effective January 1st, 2019

  • Increase in Dental Fee Guide: The Plan will reimburse dental benefits based on the 2018 Ontario Dental Fee Guide.
  • Psychologist: Services of a psychologist, psychotherapist and social worker subject to a combined maximum of $1,000 per calendar year. Note that psychotherapist and social worker were added to the existing psychologist benefit under the Plan.
  • Health Care Spending Account:  The maximum benefit increased from $400 per family per calendar year to $500 per family per calendar year.
  • Vision care: Increase from $600 to $800 and reduced from 24 months to every 12 months from the last date of service for vision aids prescribed by a qualified physician or optometrist for members and dependants regardless of age.
  • Increase laser eye coverage from $1,000 to $2,000 per lifetime.
  • Long Term Disability – Monetary Benefit: Increase the flat benefit amount from $1,250 to $1,500 per month for existing and future claimants who remain totally and continuously disabled, until the earliest of your recovery, death, attainment of age 65 or the date you have received 10 years of benefit payments.
  • Long Term Disability – Permanent Waiver of Premium (Benefit Freezing) – Members on existing and future Long Term Disability Benefits (LTD) may be eligible for Permanent Waiver of Premium (WOP) until they attain the age of 65 provided ongoing medical supports their disability.
  • Group Legal Benefits: Members on Long Term Disability can now utilize the Group Legal Benefit Plan.

RETIREE PLAN:

Benefit Improvements effective January 1st, 2019 

  • Increase in Dental Fee Guide: The Plan will reimburse dental benefits based on the 2018 Ontario Dental Fee Guide.
  • Psychologist: Services of a psychologist, psychotherapist and social worker subject to a combined maximum of $500 per calendar year. Note that psychotherapist and social worker were added to the existing psychologist benefit under the Plan.
  • Health Care Spending Account: The maximum benefit increased from $400 per family per calendar year to $500 per family per calendar year.
  • Vision care: Increase from $600 to $800 and reduced from 24 months to every 12 months from the last date of service for vision aids prescribed by a qualified physician or optometrist for members and dependants regardless of age.
  • Laser Eye Surgery: $2,000 per lifetime.

Are you paid up-to-date? One-time contribution holiday of $30

Written by Local 793 Staff

Make sure your 2018 Defence Assessment is paid by no later than December 31, 2018. This will entitle you to a one-time contribution holiday for the calendar year 2019, in conjunction with our 100th Anniversary Celebration. This is a $30 savings. Payments can be made on our website, or go to your local area office. Don’t delay. Get this done today. Effective January 1, 2020 you will pay your regular Defence Assessment. Eligibility In order to be eligible, members must be in good standing with the union as of December […]

Make sure your 2018 Defence Assessment is paid by no later than December 31, 2018. This will entitle you to a one-time contribution holiday for the calendar year 2019, in conjunction with our 100th Anniversary Celebration.

This is a $30 savings. Payments can be made on our website, or go to your local area office. Don’t delay. Get this done today.

Effective January 1, 2020 you will pay your regular Defence Assessment.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible, members must be in good standing with the union as of December 31, 2018.

They must also have their current defence assessments paid up to date (to the end of 2018) by no later than December 31, 2018.

If a member has already prepaid the $30 defence assessment for 2019, a credit will be applied to their account for a future year.

Any member who joins membership or pays their defence assessment following the deadline will be required to pay the regular defence assessment for 2019.

Local 793’s Defence Assessment

The fund provides money for “pay strike or lockout benefits to the members of Local 793 and its subdivisions, or any other expenses incurred as a result of a strike or lockout,” according to the by-laws.

The fund is administered by a committee comprised of the business manager, president, recording-corresponding secretary and one other officer selected by the business manager. Also, five other members who represent different regions of the province of Ontario as determined by the business manager.

Should the requirement arise, all eligible members who meet the criteria of the contribution holiday will be eligible for strike pay in 2019.

100th anniversary ring

Written by Local 793 Staff

A great way to recognize 100 years strong for Local 793 members. Our 100th anniversary ring will be available in both male and female sizes. Pre-order the 100th anniversary ring at https://www.jostenscanada.com/local793.html  

A great way to recognize 100 years strong for Local 793 members. Our 100th anniversary ring will be available in both male and female sizes.

Pre-order the 100th anniversary ring at https://www.jostenscanada.com/local793.html

 

New policy on drugs and alcohol

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 has developed an internal policy on drugs and alcohol to be adopted by IUOE, Local 793 members as best practices. It will be updated as the law evolves around the issue. Please see Local 793 Policy on the Use of Cannabis and other impairing substances by its Members.

Local 793 has developed an internal policy on drugs and alcohol to be adopted by IUOE, Local 793 members as best practices.

It will be updated as the law evolves around the issue. Please see Local 793 Policy on the Use of Cannabis and other impairing substances by its Members.

New start time for Sudbury monthly meetings in 2019

Written by Local 793 Staff

Beginning January 2019, the start time for the Sudbury district monthly meetings has been changed to 7 p.m. from 8 p.m. The union’s executive board agreed to the changes. December’s monthly meeting remains an 8 p.m. start. Sudbury’s meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month.

Beginning January 2019, the start time for the Sudbury district monthly meetings has been changed to 7 p.m. from 8 p.m.

The union’s executive board agreed to the changes.

December’s monthly meeting remains an 8 p.m. start.

Sudbury’s meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month.

Local 793 joins the fun at Timmins Santa Claus Parade

Written by Local 793 Staff

The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 793, in partnership with union employer Kerr Crane, participated in the 2018 Timmins Santa Claus Parade this past weekend. Members and staff of the union created a float with the theme “Toy Land.” Union members and crane operators Ben Daguerre and Wes Roy helped spearhead this first-time initiative for the Local in Timmins. Though it was a chilly night, 8,000-plus residents lined the streets of downtown Timmins. The event was televised on Eastlink TV and will be available on-demand soon. Local 793 members and […]

The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 793, in partnership with union employer Kerr Crane, participated in the 2018 Timmins Santa Claus Parade this past weekend.

Members and staff of the union created a float with the theme “Toy Land.”

Union members and crane operators Ben Daguerre and Wes Roy helped spearhead this first-time initiative for the Local in Timmins. Though it was a chilly night, 8,000-plus residents lined the streets of downtown Timmins. The event was televised on Eastlink TV and will be available on-demand soon.

Local 793 members and Kerr Crane agreed that with this year’s success, both will endeavour to participate in this event every year.

The staff and members of Local 793 Timmins Hall would like to wish all members a safe and happy Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a prosperous coming New Year!

Local 793 participates in Santa Claus Parade

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 members and their families participated in the Oakville Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 17, 2018. The union was a gold sponsor of the event and had a float in the parade. The Local 793 truck was decorated in white and light blue and had speakers playing Christmas music. The theme was Winter Wonderland. Playful costumed characters rode the float including a polar bear, snowmen (and women), the abominable snow beast aka the Bumble, Christmas trees, penguins, chipmunks and reindeer. A Local 793 contingent followed the float on […]

Local 793 members and their families participated in the Oakville Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 17, 2018.

The union was a gold sponsor of the event and had a float in the parade. The Local 793 truck was decorated in white and light blue and had speakers playing Christmas music.

The theme was Winter Wonderland. Playful costumed characters rode the float including a polar bear, snowmen (and women), the abominable snow beast aka the Bumble, Christmas trees, penguins, chipmunks and reindeer. A Local 793 contingent followed the float on foot wearing red Santa hats and handed out lollipops (to those that had been good).

The day was chilly and overcast, but the parade route was lined with thousands of children and adults. Local 793 waved to the crowd as the group wound its way along the route through the downtown area.

  

Local 793 By-Law Proposals

Written by Local 793 Staff

Following the 2018 General Convention, Local 793 will be conducting a review of its current by-laws and will be asking for proposals at the district meetings during the months of January and February, 2019. Proposals shall be made at the district meetings in the form of a recommendation. They must have a seconder followed by a vote of the members present. Those recommendations in the majority shall be forwarded to my attention, and those in the minority shall be recorded in the minutes. The Business Manager will appoint a by-law […]

Following the 2018 General Convention, Local 793 will be conducting a review of its current by-laws and will be asking for proposals at the district meetings during the months of January and February, 2019.

Proposals shall be made at the district meetings in the form of a recommendation. They must have a seconder followed by a vote of the members present. Those recommendations in the majority shall be forwarded to my attention, and those in the minority shall be recorded in the minutes.

The Business Manager will appoint a by-law review committee to consider all proposals, and make a recommendation to the Executive Board at a future meeting, once they have completed their review.

Further note, any recommendations that are in conflict with the I.U.O.E. Constitution, Federal or Provincial laws will not be considered by the committee.

Click here for a PDF version of the memo.

Sincerely,

Joe Redshaw
President