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Local 793 was proud to join our Brothers and Sisters from locals across North America at the 64th IUOE Annual Canadian Conference in Winnipeg. Local 793’s delegation included the entire slate of elected officials and was led by Business Manager Mike Gallagher, who received congratulations from Canadian Regional Director Patrick Campbell on his team’s recent acclimation. It was noted that Brother Gallagher is the longest-serving IUOE business manager in Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was this year’s headline speaker. Business Manager Gallagher took the opportunity to question Canada’s PM, raising […]

Local 793 was proud to join our Brothers and Sisters from locals across North America at the 64^th IUOE Annual Canadian Conference in Winnipeg.

Local 793’s delegation included the entire slate of elected officials and was led by Business Manager Mike Gallagher, who received congratulations from Canadian Regional Director Patrick Campbell on his team’s recent acclimation. It was noted that Brother Gallagher is the longest-serving IUOE business manager in Canada.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was this year’s headline speaker. Business Manager Gallagher took the opportunity to question Canada’s PM, raising several issues of concern to Local 793’s membership, including the high cost of groceries and housing.

Brother Gallagher told Mr. Trudeau, “We have kids or grandkids who feel there is no hope that they can ever get themselves into a home – we need to build now and put our members to work. But we also need to deal with the grocers who have taken advantage of our people during Covid. I would suggest that if you were to go after that, it might be a very popular thing with Canadians.”

Brother Gallagher closed by urging the prime minister to develop a new deal for the people “that will correct what ails us here in Canada.”

During a wide-ranging response, Mr. Trudeau touted his government’s record on investing in infrastructure and public services. He insisted, “If the next election is actually about who has a plan to meet the changing world, we’re in and solve the challenges we’re facing, then I like our chances.”

Before the three-day event closed, Local 793 President Dave Turple was elected to the Canadian Conference Executive Board.

 

Don’t miss this opportunity! The Jack Redshaw Scholarship is still open and accepting applicants until Friday, September 13th, 2024. Dependents and grandchildren of Local 793 members can apply for the Jack Redshaw Scholarship as long as the Union member is in good standing at the time of selection. If interested, you can download the application form at https://iuoelocal793.org/why-join/awards/ or by emailing jackredshawscholarship@iuoelocal793.org for more info.

Don’t miss this opportunity! The Jack Redshaw Scholarship is still open and accepting applicants until Friday, September 13th, 2024.

Dependents and grandchildren of Local 793 members can apply for the Jack Redshaw Scholarship as long as the Union member is in good standing at the time of selection.

If interested, you can download the application form at https://iuoelocal793.org/why-join/awards/ or by emailing jackredshawscholarship@iuoelocal793.org for more info.

Acquiring workers’ training and certifications and providing proper safety precautions are crucial in eliminating hazards surrounding our members’ workplaces. So, it’s critical to follow and comply with health and safety regulations and adhere to industry standards that protect workers’ lives. Adequate preparation, planning, and assessment can eradicate the irrevocable loss of life within our community. Properly maintaining equipment that our members utilize every day is also vital to securing their safety at all times. IUOE Local 793 stands as a dedicated advocate for the protection of all workers involved in […]

Acquiring workers’ training and certifications and providing proper safety precautions are crucial in eliminating hazards surrounding our members’ workplaces. So, it’s critical to follow and comply with health and safety regulations and adhere to industry standards that protect workers’ lives.

Adequate preparation, planning, and assessment can eradicate the irrevocable loss of life within our community. Properly maintaining equipment that our members utilize every day is also vital to securing their safety at all times.

IUOE Local 793 stands as a dedicated advocate for the protection of all workers involved in building and maintaining Ontario. The importance of this mission cannot be overstated, emphasizing that safety is not a matter of chance – it’s a deliberate choice that each person must make.

The Canadian Conference of the International Union of Operating Engineers is providing 10 financial bursaries worth $1000! Dependants and grandchildren of Local 793 members can apply as long as the Union member is in good standing at the time of selection. Learn more: https://iuoelocal793.org/why-join/awards/

The Canadian Conference of the International Union of Operating Engineers is providing 10 financial bursaries worth $1000!

Dependants and grandchildren of Local 793 members can apply as long as the Union member is in good standing at the time of selection.

Learn more: https://iuoelocal793.org/why-join/awards/

Hydrovac is a non-destructive process that exposes the water, gas, and power lines through pressurized water excavation. It involves loosening and suctioning earth materials surrounding the underground pipes. Despite being an alternative to hand-digging, hydro vac still has safety hazards involving overhead powerlines and underground utilities, using high-pressure water and vacuum, machines making loud noises, and workers working at heights. Industry standards and practices are in place to protect the workers on site and prevent these from happening. Knowing your limits of approach is crucial with overhead wires. Reducing and […]

Hydrovac is a non-destructive process that exposes the water, gas, and power lines through pressurized water excavation. It involves loosening and suctioning earth materials surrounding the underground pipes.

Despite being an alternative to hand-digging, hydro vac still has safety hazards involving overhead powerlines and underground utilities, using high-pressure water and vacuum, machines making loud noises, and workers working at heights. Industry standards and practices are in place to protect the workers on site and prevent these from happening.

• Knowing your limits of approach is crucial with overhead wires.
• Reducing and controlling water pressure can avoid line strikes.
• A kill switch (dead man switch) is an essential safety device that can be activated or deactivated if the operator gets into a dangerous situation.
• Wearing hearing protection is vital.
• Establish clear boundaries to set up a perimeter around the hazardous areas of the work site.

IUOE Local 793 stands as a dedicated advocate for the protection of all workers involved in building and maintaining Ontario. The importance of this mission cannot be overstated, emphasizing that safety is not a matter of chance – it’s a deliberate choice that each person must make.

Brother Ben Springer, a crane operator for Phoenix Crane Services, is operating a Potain self-erecting tower crane to help build a four-story condominium in Picton for CanAm Group. Along with other Local 793 members, he’s working on a project that includes a steel and concrete D500 structure built for Port of Picton Homes.

Brother Ben Springer, a crane operator for Phoenix Crane Services, is operating a Potain self-erecting tower crane to help build a four-story condominium in Picton for CanAm Group. Along with other Local 793 members, he’s working on a project that includes a steel and concrete D500 structure built for Port of Picton Homes.

Members working for Amherst Concrete Pumping were on site into the early hours, as work continued on the Highway 401 rehabilitation project in North York. Operating the pumps during the bridge deck pour of more than 700 cubic metres of concrete were members Kody Mills, Dave Ricchezza, Ramz Hussain, Shane Baker and Dave Dingwall, alongside Local 793 steward Brad Gunn. The overnight pour at the Leslie Street interchange is part of an $80 million project that includes bridge replacement, rehabilitation and resurfacing. The 10-kilometre stretch of roadworks is slated for […]

Members working for Amherst Concrete Pumping were on site into the early hours, as work continued on the Highway 401 rehabilitation project in North York.

Operating the pumps during the bridge deck pour of more than 700 cubic metres of concrete were members Kody Mills, Dave Ricchezza, Ramz Hussain, Shane Baker and Dave Dingwall, alongside Local 793 steward Brad Gunn.

The overnight pour at the Leslie Street interchange is part of an $80 million project that includes bridge replacement, rehabilitation and resurfacing. The 10-kilometre stretch of roadworks is slated for completion in 2025.

Underground utility lines such as gas, electric, water, communication or other high-pressure pipes and lines must be identified before digging. To avoid accidents, buried utility lines must be located before excavation on the property to keep everyone safe on the job site. According to the ORCGA Dirt Report, 39% of underground utility damages in 2023 were due to locates not requested prior to excavation activity. Requesting locates before any ground disturbances is one of the best defences to reduce the number of underground strikes. If an excavation site is missing […]

Underground utility lines such as gas, electric, water, communication or other high-pressure pipes and lines must be identified before digging. To avoid accidents, buried utility lines must be located before excavation on the property to keep everyone safe on the job site.

According to the ORCGA Dirt Report, 39% of underground utility damages in 2023 were due to locates not requested prior to excavation activity. Requesting locates before any ground disturbances is one of the best defences to reduce the number of underground strikes.

If an excavation site is missing locates or if the locates were inaccurately marked, approach your site supervisor at once. Alternatively, you can contact your steward or union rep if you encounter safety issues on your site.

IUOE Local 793 stands as a dedicated advocate for the protection of all workers involved in building and maintaining Ontario. The importance of this mission cannot be overstated, emphasizing that safety is not a matter of chance – it’s a deliberate choice that each person must make.

Today marks the passing of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act on July 9th in 1993. This day symbolizes progress in acknowledging the significant cultural, social, and economic contributions and respecting the rights of our Indigenous communities in Canada. Local 793’s charter was expanded in 2014 by the General President of the IUOE to include Nunavut. Since then, Local 793 has continued to expand its presence in Nunavut where the local currently represents more than 900 members working at Baffinland Iron Ore Mines’ Mary River mine site in Baffin Island. […]

Today marks the passing of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act on July 9th in 1993.

This day symbolizes progress in acknowledging the significant cultural, social, and economic contributions and respecting the rights of our Indigenous communities in Canada.

Local 793’s charter was expanded in 2014 by the General President of the IUOE to include Nunavut. Since then, Local 793 has continued to expand its presence in Nunavut where the local currently represents more than 900 members working at Baffinland Iron Ore Mines’ Mary River mine site in Baffin Island. Many of our members at the mine are Nunavummiut (those who inhabit or live in Nunavut).

We wish our Nunavummiut Brothers and Sisters a Happy Nunavut Day!