Compulsory Training Leads to Safer Worksites

Written by Local 793 Staff

An Industry Perspectives article by Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher appeared April 8 in Daily Commercial News. In the article, he corrects a number of inaccurate and misleading statements regarding compulsory certification. He notes the truth of the matter is that compulsory certification leads to better trained workers and safer worksites. Click here to see […]

An Industry Perspectives article by Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher appeared April 8 in Daily Commercial News. In the article, he corrects a number of inaccurate and misleading statements regarding compulsory certification. He notes the truth of the matter is that compulsory certification leads to better trained workers and safer worksites.

Click here to see the article.

Happy Easter to Local 793 Members

Written by Local 793 Staff

On behalf of the executive board and officers of Local 793, I would like to wish all union members and their families a Happy Easter. Easter is a time for hope, celebration and renewal of spirit. I hope that you have a safe and special holiday weekend. Local 793 offices will be closed on Good […]

On behalf of the executive board and officers of Local 793, I would like to wish all union members and their families a Happy Easter.

Easter is a time for hope, celebration and renewal of spirit.

I hope that you have a safe and special holiday weekend.

Local 793 offices will be closed on Good Friday, April 3.

On Monday, April 6, administrative departments are closed but district offices and the dispatch office at head office are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Again, please enjoy the holiday.

Sincerely,

Mike Gallagher
Business Manager
IUOE Local 793

Early Office Closing for Easter

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793’s head office and district offices are closing at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2015 to mark the beginning of the Easter holiday weekend.

Local 793’s head office and district offices are closing at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2015 to mark the beginning of the Easter holiday weekend.

Winner of Emblem Competition Chosen

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 members who attended the union’s general membership meeting March 29 selected a new emblem design for the union. The local received 30 entries from 14 different candidates. The emblem will be used on future promotional items of the union. First place went to a submission from Local 793 director of communications Grant Cameron. […]

Local 793 members who attended the union’s general membership meeting March 29 selected a new emblem design for the union.
The local received 30 entries from 14 different candidates.

The local received 30 emblem design entries from 14 different candidates.

The emblem will be used on future promotional items of the union.
First place went to a submission from Local 793 director of communications Grant Cameron.

Local 793 director of communications Grant Cameron's design was selected.

Second place went to a submission from Local 793 IT manager Armand Dowdall.

Local 793 IT manager Armand Dowdall's design came in second.

Third place was tied and went to submissions from Local 793 labour relations rep Daveen Lidstone and Grant Cameron.

Grant Cameron also claimed joint third place.

Daveen Lidstone's design shared third place.

The competition was open to all Local 793 staff and members in good standing, along with their children and grandchildren.
First prize was $1,000. Movie tickets are being awarded to all those who submited entries.
Those submitting entries were asked to include a symbol of Nunavut into their designs to represent that the local’s charter has been expanded to include the territory.

Special Called Proposal Meetings

Written by Local 793 Staff

Special Called Proposal Meetings for the 2016-2019 Provincial Collective Agreement have been scheduled during Local 793 district meetings in June. Please be sure you attend these important proposal meetings and notify as many of your fellow members as possible who work under the Provincial Collective Agreement. With proposals from the membership, the provincial negotiating committee will […]

Special Called Proposal Meetings for the 2016-2019 Provincial Collective Agreement have been scheduled during Local 793 district meetings in June.

Please be sure you attend these important proposal meetings and notify as many of your fellow members as possible who work under the Provincial Collective Agreement.

With proposals from the membership, the provincial negotiating committee will begin the process that will lead to bargaining a fair renewal agreement.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call your local district union office.

Click here for a schedule of the Special Called Proposal Meetings

Date Set for General Membership Meeting

Written by Local 793 Staff

A general membership meeting of the union is scheduled for Sunday, March 29, 2015 in the OE Banquet Hall at head office, 2245 Speers Road, Oakville. The meeting starts at 10 a.m.

A general membership meeting of the union is scheduled for Sunday, March 29, 2015 in the OE Banquet Hall at head office, 2245 Speers Road, Oakville.

The meeting starts at 10 a.m.

Notice on 2014 Tax Receipts

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 has been receiving calls from a number of members regarding income tax receipts for the 2014 taxation year. Income tax receipts representing union and working dues for the 2014 taxation years, as well as other taxable benefits receipts, will be mailed by Feb. 27, 2015. To allow time for mail delivery, duplicate tax […]

Local 793 has been receiving calls from a number of members regarding income tax receipts for the 2014 taxation year.

Income tax receipts representing union and working dues for the 2014 taxation years, as well as other taxable benefits receipts, will be mailed by Feb. 27, 2015.

To allow time for mail delivery, duplicate tax receipt requests will be accepted after March 16, 2015.

If you do not receive your tax receipt(s) please contact your local union office for assistance.

Special Called Meetings

Written by Local 793 Staff

Special Called Proposal Meetings have been scheduled for members working under the Electrical Power Systems Construction Association (EPSCA) Collective Agreement. Click here for notice

Special Called Proposal Meetings have been scheduled for members working under the Electrical Power Systems Construction Association (EPSCA) Collective Agreement.

Click here for notice

Build Keystone XL, says IUOE General President

Written by Local 793 Staff

IUOE General President James T. Callahan has issued a statement on the Nebraska Supreme Court decision and bi-partisan House vote supporting Keystone XL. Click here to see the statement.

IUOE General President James T. Callahan has issued a statement on the Nebraska Supreme Court decision and bi-partisan House vote supporting Keystone XL.

Click here to see the statement.

Names for Monument Still Being Accepted

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 is still accepting names of members who have been killed in construction accidents or died due to an occupational illness. The names will be inscribed on a monument at the southeast corner of the union’s head office in Oakville. Anyone who knows of a member who has died under such circumstances is asked […]

Local 793 is still accepting names of members who have been killed in construction accidents or died due to an occupational illness.

The names will be inscribed on a monument at the southeast corner of the union’s head office in Oakville.

Anyone who knows of a member who has died under such circumstances is asked to contact the union with the member’s name and details.

The person to contact is social services assistant Stephanie Whaley at 905-469-9299, ext. 2218, or via email at swhaley@iuoelocal793.org.

Construction work on the monument and memorial garden is nearly finished and an official opening will be held in the spring.

The monument and garden are a tribute to the members of Local 793 who have lost their lives as a result of accidents or occupational illnesses.

The circular structure, designed by Hamilton-area artist Patrick Bermingham, will be an open and welcoming place where members, their families and the public can come to sit and reflect on their loved ones.