Safety Concerns Over Crane Subject of Story

Written by Local 793 Staff

Below is a link to a story that appeared recently in The Toronto Star, regarding a derrick crane at the top of the distinctive L Tower condo building in downtown Toronto. Click here to read the story. Click here for a checklist from the Ministry of Labour that outlines the proper procedures that must be followed when refusing to work due to unsafe working conditions.

Below is a link to a story that appeared recently in The Toronto Star, regarding a derrick crane at the top of the distinctive L Tower condo building in downtown Toronto.

Click here to read the story.

Click here for a checklist from the Ministry of Labour that outlines the proper procedures that must be followed when refusing to work due to unsafe working conditions.

Scholarship Winners Announced

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 has announced winners of the 2015 Jack Redshaw Scholarship awards. The winners are: Caleb Barber Mario El Kassis Lauren Flanagan Breeann Gallagher Sarah Ann Kowalchuk Rachel Ann Krisko Liam Lew Alexander Melo Sardar Ahmar Wasif Morgan White Each winner received $4,000. There were 30 applicants this year. The scholarship is named in honour of the late Jack Redshaw, who was a Local 793 member for 42 years. He was a business rep for 20 years and also served as labour relations manager and recording-corresponding secretary of the union. […]

Local 793 has announced winners of the 2015 Jack Redshaw Scholarship awards.

The winners are:

Caleb Barber
Mario El Kassis
Lauren Flanagan
Breeann Gallagher
Sarah Ann Kowalchuk
Rachel Ann Krisko
Liam Lew
Alexander Melo
Sardar Ahmar Wasif
Morgan White

Each winner received $4,000. There were 30 applicants this year.

The scholarship is named in honour of the late Jack Redshaw, who was a Local 793 member for 42 years. He was a business rep for 20 years and also served as labour relations manager and recording-corresponding secretary of the union.

The awards are available to the sons, daughters and grandchildren of members who are in good standing.

Scholarship recipients 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.

Applications can be downloaded from the members section of the Local 793 website. They can also be obtained by contacting any Local 793 area office.

The deadline for 2016 applications is Friday, Sept. 9, 2016.

Compulsory Certification Reduces Accidents: Gallagher

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher was recently quoted in an article in Daily Commercial News. In the article, Gallagher noted that the Operating Engineers want compulsory certification for more heavy equipment trades. He said compulsory training has been proven to reduce accidents, injuries and fatalities that are a result of operator error. Click here to view the article

Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher was recently quoted in an article in Daily Commercial News. In the article, Gallagher noted that the Operating Engineers want compulsory certification for more heavy equipment trades. He said compulsory training has been proven to reduce accidents, injuries and fatalities that are a result of operator error.

Click here to view the article

Local 793 Participating in Santa Claus Parade

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 members and their families are invited to participate in this year’s Oakville Santa Claus Parade being held on Saturday, Nov. 21. The local will have a float in the parade. The parade starts at 9 a.m. Participants are asked to meet in the parade setup area at Reynolds and Robinson streets in Oakville. For more information, or to enquire about your child riding on the float, please call Julie Nakaza at 1-877-793-4863, ext. 2323, or send an email to jnakaza@oetio.com. Click here for more information about the parade.

Local 793 members and their families are invited to participate in this year’s Oakville Santa Claus Parade being held on Saturday, Nov. 21.

The local will have a float in the parade.

The parade starts at 9 a.m. Participants are asked to meet in the parade setup area at Reynolds and Robinson streets in Oakville.

For more information, or to enquire about your child riding on the float, please call Julie Nakaza at 1-877-793-4863, ext. 2323, or send an email to jnakaza@oetio.com.

Click here for more information about the parade.

IUOE General Executive Board Endorses Clinton

Written by Local 793 Staff

On Oct. 27, the general executive board of the International Union of Operating Engineers endorsed Hillary Clinton for president of the United States. The decision was unanimous. IUOE General President James T. Callahan issued a letter to all IUOE business managers regarding the decision. Click here to see the letter from IUOE GP James T. Callahan Click here to see a letter from Hillary Clinton

On Oct. 27, the general executive board of the International Union of Operating Engineers endorsed Hillary Clinton for president of the United States. The decision was unanimous. IUOE General President James T. Callahan issued a letter to all IUOE business managers regarding the decision.

Click here to see the letter from IUOE GP James T. Callahan

Click here to see a letter from Hillary Clinton

Celebration of Life for Operator Marc Normand

Written by Local 793 Staff

A celebration of life is scheduled on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 for Marc Normand, a Local 793 operator who died in a construction site accident recently in Unionville. The celebration will be held at noon at the Royal Canadian Legion, 111 Hunt St., in Ajax. Friends, family and acquaintances are welcome to attend and celebrate Marc’s life. Marc had worked for Coco Paving for many years. Marc is survived by his wife, Michelle, and stepchildren Megan and Christian. He was the son of Rolland Norman, and Julie and her husband […]

A celebration of life is scheduled on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 for Marc Normand, a Local 793 operator who died in a construction site accident recently in Unionville.

The celebration will be held at noon at the Royal Canadian Legion, 111 Hunt St., in Ajax.

Friends, family and acquaintances are welcome to attend and celebrate Marc’s life.

Marc had worked for Coco Paving for many years.

Marc is survived by his wife, Michelle, and stepchildren Megan and Christian.

He was the son of Rolland Norman, and Julie and her husband Henry, and brother of Lucie and her husband Gerald, Luc and his wife Lisa, Leah and her husband, and Guy.

EPSCA Special Called Ratification Vote Meetings

Written by Local 793 Staff

Your Union will be holding ratification vote meetings on Thursday, October 22, 2015 to renew the terms and conditions of the Electrical Power Systems Construction Association Collective Agreement. Click here to see the notice.

Your Union will be holding ratification vote meetings on Thursday, October 22, 2015 to renew the terms and conditions of the Electrical Power Systems Construction Association Collective Agreement.

Click here to see the notice.

List of Federal Election Candidates to Support

Written by Local 793 Staff

Canada goes to the polls Oct. 19. Following is a list of Ontario ridings and candidates that Local 793 members are encouraged to support. The list was compiled with the assistance of Local 793 area supervisors, organizers and several officers, and the Canadian office of the International Union of Operating Engineers. Click here for the full list.

Canada goes to the polls Oct. 19. Following is a list of Ontario ridings and candidates that Local 793 members are encouraged to support. The list was compiled with the assistance of Local 793 area supervisors, organizers and several officers, and the Canadian office of the International Union of Operating Engineers.

Click here for the full list.

New Flyers Mailed to Canadian Operating Engineers

Written by Local 793 Staff

The International Union of Operating Engineers has mailed out flyers to most of the Operating Engineers across Canada, regarding the Oct. 19 federal election. The flyer reminds members that it’s time for a change in Ottawa. Click here to see the flyer. Click here for more information on the IUOE campaign.

The International Union of Operating Engineers has mailed out flyers to most of the Operating Engineers across Canada, regarding the Oct. 19 federal election. The flyer reminds members that it’s time for a change in Ottawa.

Click here to see the flyer.

Click here for more information on the IUOE campaign.

Federal Election Advance Polls

Written by Local 793 Staff

There are four days of advance polls for the federal election, starting next Friday, Oct. 9. Advance polls are open from noon to 8 p.m. The Advance Polls will be on: Friday, October 9 Saturday, October 10 Sunday, October 11 Monday, October 12 Your Voter Information Card tells you the address of your advance polling station. You can also find it at Voter Information Services by clicking here. As well, if people find it more convenient, they can vote at any of the Elections Canada offices across Canada before October […]

There are four days of advance polls for the federal election, starting next Friday, Oct. 9.

Advance polls are open from noon to 8 p.m.

The Advance Polls will be on:

  • Friday, October 9
  • Saturday, October 10
  • Sunday, October 11
  • Monday, October 12

Your Voter Information Card tells you the address of your advance polling station. You can also find it at Voter Information Services by clicking here.

As well, if people find it more convenient, they can vote at any of the Elections Canada offices across Canada before October 13, 2015 at 6 p.m. The offices are open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Bring proof of identity and address.

You can find the Elections Canada office nearest you by clicking here.

As well, if you are unable to make any the advance polls and unable to vote on election day, you can apply to vote by mail but the deadline for that application is Tuesday, October 13 at 6 p.m. Eastern Time for anyone applying online or sending their application to Elections Canada in Ottawa.