Pipeline Maintenance and Service Agreement for Canada ratification meetings have been scheduled in various districts across the province. Click here for the schedule of meetings.
Pipeline Maintenance and Service Agreement for Canada ratification meetings have been scheduled in various districts across the province.
Click here for the schedule of meetings.
The union’s executive board has decided to cancel seven district meetings in the month of December and two in the month of January. Meetings for December are cancelled in Ottawa, Hamilton, Belleville, Sarnia, London, North Bay and Barrie due to their proximity to Christmas. Meetings for January are cancelled in Thunder Bay and Oshawa due […]
The union’s executive board has decided to cancel seven district meetings in the month of December and two in the month of January.
Meetings for December are cancelled in Ottawa, Hamilton, Belleville, Sarnia, London, North Bay and Barrie due to their proximity to Christmas.
Meetings for January are cancelled in Thunder Bay and Oshawa due to the fact they fall on New Year’s Day.
Please note that beginning in February, the location of the Oshawa meetings has been changed to the Unifor Local 222 hall, 1425 Phillip Murray Avenue, Oshawa.
On behalf of the executive board, officers and staff of Local 793, I would like to wish all union members and their families the very best over the holiday season. Christmas is a time to relax, spend time with family and friends and recharge the batteries. It’s a time for giving and sharing. It’s a […]
On behalf of the executive board, officers and staff of Local 793, I would like to wish all union members and their families the very best over the holiday season.
Christmas is a time to relax, spend time with family and friends and recharge the batteries.
It’s a time for giving and sharing.
It’s a time for enjoying good food and reflecting on what’s important in life.
It’s also a time for goodwill and compassion.
Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our daily routines that we forget about those that are most important to us.
The holiday season reminds us of the things in life that we sometimes take for granted – our family, our friends.
As we break for the Yuletide season, I would encourage all members to embrace the true spirit of this festive time of year.
Christmas is a very special time that comes but once a year.
Again, please accept my best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Fraternally Yours,
Mike Gallagher
Business Manager
IUOE Local 793
Following is the schedule for Local 793 offices over the holiday season: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 – 8:30 a.m. to Noon Thursday, December 25, 2014 – Closed Friday, December 26, 2014 – Closed Saturday, December 27, 2014 – Closed Sunday, December 28, 2014 – Closed Monday, December 29, 2014 – 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, […]
Following is the schedule for Local 793 offices over the holiday season:
Local 793 has bounced back from some tough times over the years, thanks in large part to the members, but it is stronger for it and looking towards a bright future, business manager Mike Gallagher told a 95th anniversary dinner dance held at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto on Dec. 6. [vsw id=”80EXliMzSak” source=”youtube” […]
Local 793 has bounced back from some tough times over the years, thanks in large part to the members, but it is stronger for it and looking towards a bright future, business manager Mike Gallagher told a 95th anniversary dinner dance held at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto on Dec. 6.
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“When we took over in 1996, when you first elected our team, the local was $12 million in debt, we had $200,000 in the bank, and just prior to supervision we couldn’t meet the payroll for staff.”
Today, he said, the union has a pension plan with around $2-billion in assets, $70 million in members’ equity, and a staff of 140 serving members across the province.
“That’s where we are now,” he said to applause from the audience of nearly 1,000 people.
Gallagher noted that he and his team were only able to do that with the help of all the members.
“I couldn’t have gotten here without the support of the people here in this room and the members. I really appreciate all the members who have supported me and my team to help us rebuild and then build this local into the great local that it is.”
In terms of the future, Gallagher said the picture looks bright.
He noted the province has announced it is committing $130 billion to infrastructure projects, and more jobs will be created if the Energy East Pipeline goes ahead.
In the years ahead, Gallagher said the officers and the executive of the union will continue to improve the local.
“In terms of Local 793 and the future, we’re not done yet. I can assure you of that. As long as we have breath in our bodies we are going to fight and build this tremendous organization so it doesn’t stop at 95 years or 100 years.
“We’re going to keep on building our organization and organizing our market, making jobs safer, building up our training and continuing to build this great organization. I can promise you that.”
IUOE general president James T. Callahan told the audience that Operating Engineers have been involved in building numerous projects across the province.
“As you all know, there’s not one roadway or building or dam or bridge that, when you travel around this great province, Local 793 hasn’t touched.”
Callahan congratulated members of Local 793 on the 95th anniversary, saying it’s an example for other locals to follow.
“Your determination over the years has been an example to trade unionists around North America and it’s an honour to walk with you.”
Callahan said he’s traveled extensively across Canada and has found that Canadians are loyal to their country — and to their unions.
He said it was fitting that the local held a special ceremony earlier in the day to honour long-service members because they’re the ones who built the union.
Callahan also noted that Local 793 business manager Gallagher, who is an IUOE VP, works tirelessly on behalf of Canadian locals.
“As a VP, he’s a voice with (IUOE Canadian regional director) Lionel (Railton) and all the other Canadian business managers. They come down and they fight for their people.”
The general president said Operating Engineers are now 382,000 strong in the U.S. and Canada and he doesn’t see a border when it comes to the union.
The IUOE is one organization, he said, because anything that goes on in Canada affects Operating Engineers in the U.S. as well.
Minister of Labour Kevin Flynn said in remarks that Local 793 is a classy organization that gives back to the community.
“In the Town of Oakville, you moved in a few years ago, you set up a beautiful headquarters there and the town has just grown to love this organization more and more every day.”
He said the training and work that the local has done in the community and internationally sets the union apart from other organizations.
Flynn also said that Local 793 business manager Gallagher and president Joe Redshaw have set a very high example for other labour organizations to follow.
“Any time people speak about the Operating Engineers to me as Minister of Labour, there’s a degree of reverence behind it. It doesn’t matter if there’s an argument taking place, or debate taking place perhaps around various issues, your organization and the people that lead your organization are respected in Oakville, they’re respected in Ontario amongst organized labour, but let me tell you they’re really respected at Queen’s Park amongst the members of the Wynne government.”
Flynn noted that he has been working with business manager Gallagher on mandatory training for drill rig operators, an issue that came to a head after the death of 24-year-old apprentice Kyle James Knox in a drill rig accident Oct. 11, 2011 at a Toronto construction site.
“Let me tell you, on the drill rig issue it’s been a little bit of a challenge, it’s been a little bit of a balance, but I’m proud to stand before you tonight and say it’s almost over the finish line.
“If you’re going to operate a piece of equipment like that you need training and the only place to get that from, and the proper place to get that training, I’ve found, is right here in the rooms of Local 793.”
Oakville Mayor Rob Burton congratulated the union on its 95 years.
“Oakville is very proud that Local 793 has chosen our community for its headquarters and training campus,” he said. “We have your leadership and your membershp to thank for the integrity of engineering that we enjoy in our daily lives and for the way you’ve given back to help build the broader community of Oakville.”
Former National Hockey League star Brad May crosses the red line, looks up and makes a pass to a Local 793 Operating Engineer streaking across the blue line. Yes, you read that right — a Local 793 Operating Engineer. May, who played 18 seasons in the NHL, joined a team of Local 793 representatives in […]
Former National Hockey League star Brad May crosses the red line, looks up and makes a pass to a Local 793 Operating Engineer streaking across the blue line.
Yes, you read that right — a Local 793 Operating Engineer.
May, who played 18 seasons in the NHL, joined a team of Local 793 representatives in a tournament at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex in Oakville on Nov. 21 to raise money for Easter Seals Ontario.
Twelve teams participated in the Celebrity Hockey Classic. Each team had an NHL star on the roster.
May was drafted to play for Local 793 at a VIP event held the night before the tournament.
The Local 793 team played three games in the tournament. The team consisted of business reps, members and staff, and was coached by Ron Hillis, the union’s director of organizing. The Local 793 team won all three of its games.
Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher was in the stands, supporting the Local 793 team.
His daughter, Breeann, was one of the players on the union team.
“Our players looked pretty good out there on the ice,” said Gallagher. “More importantly, though, we supported a good cause and raised funds for Easter Seals Ontario.”
Lisa-Marie Smith, co-ordinator of the tournament and senior development officer with Easter Seals Ontario, said the money goes towards helping children with physical disabilities.
“We’ve had a great tournament,” she said. “It’s been amazing.”
The tournament raised a total of $120,000. Local 793 raised about $12,500 and was one of the top three fundraisers.
“That’s a great figure,” Smith said of the money raised by Local 793.
May, who won a Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007, said he enjoyed playing with the Operating Engineers.
“It was fun,” he said, during a break between games. “They’re a solid, solid hockey team.”
May wasn’t a stranger in the Local 793 dressing room.
He recalls playing with Local 793 business rep Mike Schutte when the two were in training camp with the Phoenix Coyotes.
“He (Schutte) came to training camp in Phoenix and played a couple of games. That was in 2002, I think. He was a really good player. I haven’t seen him in 10 or 12 years so it was kind of nice to see him here today.”
May said he doesn’t get a lot of time for hockey these days, as he does a lot of broadcast work in the evenings now, so it was nice to lace up the skates for a good cause.
“I cover so many hockey games in the evenings and there’s a lot of late nights so I don’t get to play a lot of hockey anymore.”
It didn’t take May long to get back into the swing of things, though.
“I feel pretty good,” he said. “I love hockey. Every time I get on the ice I think, ‘Why don’t I do this all the time?’ I enjoy it.”
He admitted, however, that the muscles were a bit sore.
“I think the body is starting to seize up,” he said.
The most important thing, said May, is that funds raised at the tournament go to a good cause.
“At the end of the day, it’s about raising money for a good cause and that’s Easter Seals,” he said. “It’s just great.”
Local 793 members are being reminded that there is a competition under way to design an emblem for the union. The deadline for the competition is Sunday, March 15, 2015. The deadline for the competition was extended because of the addition of the Territory of Nunavut to the local’s charter. The competition is open to […]
Local 793 members are being reminded that there is a competition under way to design an emblem for the union.
The deadline for the competition is Sunday, March 15, 2015.
The deadline for the competition was extended because of the addition of the Territory of Nunavut to the local’s charter.
The competition is open to all Local 793 staff and members in good standing, along with their children and grandchildren.
Those who have already submitted an emblem can re-submit their entry.
First prize is $1,000. Second and third prizes will also be awarded. Movie tickets will be awarded to all those who submit entries.
The winner will be announced at the union’s general membership meeting March 22, 2015.
The winning emblem design will be used on future promotional items that are distributed by Local 793.
Business manager Mike Gallagher is encouraging union members to try incorporating the union’s current dial logo, along with the red and blue colours that are used in the logo, into their emblem designs.
The dial logo is below.
He is also recommending that members include a symbol representative of Nunavut into their designs. For more information about Nunavut, go to www.assembly.nu.ca.
Emblems can be emailed to executive@iuoelocal793.org. Please send the emblems as high resolution PDF, EPS or JPG files at 300 dots per inch. Emblems can also be mailed to:
Union Emblem Competition
IUOE Local 793
2245 Speers Rd., Oakville, ON
L6L 6X8
Please include your name, phone number and union registration number.
Local 793 has announced winners of the 2014 Jack Redshaw Scholarships. The winners are: Name of Winner, Member, Area Office 1. Danielle Drysdale, Anthony Drysdale, Belleville 2. Morgan Hughes, George Hughes Jr., Thunder Bay 3. Erin Turpin, Robert Turpin, Sault Ste. Marie 4. Corrie McIntyre, Gordon McIntyre, Hamilton 5. Josephine Redshaw, Joe Redshaw, Toronto 6. […]
Local 793 has announced winners of the 2014 Jack Redshaw Scholarships. The winners are:
Name of Winner, Member, Area Office
1. Danielle Drysdale, Anthony Drysdale, Belleville
2. Morgan Hughes, George Hughes Jr., Thunder Bay
3. Erin Turpin, Robert Turpin, Sault Ste. Marie
4. Corrie McIntyre, Gordon McIntyre, Hamilton
5. Josephine Redshaw, Joe Redshaw, Toronto
6. Meaghan White, Daniel White, Barrie
7. Riley McGee, Steve Hill, Hamilton
8. Janie Pepin, Robert Pepin, Sudbury
9. Riley Greene, Jack Redshaw, Hamilton
10. Samatha Van Dyk, Peter Van Dyk, Barrie
Each winner received $4,000.
The awards are available to the sons, daughters and grandchildren of members who are in good standing at the time of the selection of the awards.
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.
Deadline for receipt of applications for 2015 is Sept. 11, 2015.
Application forms are available on the members section of the Local 793 website or from area offices.
The Canadian and union flags at head office of Local 793 of the International Union of Operating Engineers were at half mast on October 23 in respect of Corporal Nathan Cirillo who was fatally shot in Ottawa. Following is a message from Local 793 Business Manager Mike Gallagher. As business manager of Local 793 of the […]
The Canadian and union flags at head office of Local 793 of the International Union of Operating Engineers were at half mast on October 23 in respect of Corporal Nathan Cirillo who was fatally shot in Ottawa.
Following is a message from Local 793 Business Manager Mike Gallagher.
As business manager of Local 793 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, I would like to express my condolences to the family of Corporal Nathan Cirillo who was tragically gunned down at the National War Memorial near Parliament Hill in Ottawa on October 22.
I would also like to express my deepest sympathies to all the members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
This was an appalling and truly cowardly act by would-be terrorist Michael Zehaf-Bibeau. He shot Cirillo point-blank while he was standing guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Cirillo, 24, was a proud reservist with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders regiment in Hamilton. He was on guard with his friend and fellow reservist, Corporal Brandon Stevenson.
Cirillo had been given the important honour of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He was due to return to Hamilton November 11, after Remembrance Day ceremonies at the War Memorial.
This was the second incident in a week involving soldiers who were targeted and killed. On October 20, Patrice Vincent, a 53-year-old warrant officer was struck by a car and killed in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, about 30 miles from Montreal. Police believe it was an act of terrorism. A car chase ensued and the suspect was shot during a confrontation with police.
The point of Remembrance Day has been driven home by these tragedies. They are a reminder that we should appreciate our freedoms. It is thanks to soldiers like Corporal Nathan Cirillo and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, and the countless other Allied and Canadian soldiers who have died overseas, that we have the freedoms we enjoy today.
Fraternally,
Mike Gallagher
Business Manager
IUOE Local 793
Local 793 members and staff are invited to participate in the Oakville Santa Claus Parade scheduled for Nov. 15, 2014. The union will have a float in the parade. Members and staff are welcome to walk in the parade and celebrate the occasion. Theme of this year’s parade is “A Canadian Christmas.” Union members and […]
Local 793 members and staff are invited to participate in the Oakville Santa Claus Parade scheduled for Nov. 15, 2014.
The union will have a float in the parade.
Members and staff are welcome to walk in the parade and celebrate the occasion.
Theme of this year’s parade is “A Canadian Christmas.”
Union members and staff wishing to walk in the parade are asked to gather at Trafalgar Road and Robinson Street in Oakville at 8:30 a.m. The parade starts at 9 a.m.