As you are aware, following an unsuccessful ratification vote, members working under the Provincial Collective Agreement voted in favour of strike action effective Monday, May 2, 2022.
Work falling under the Provincial Collective Agreement includes:
- Crane & Equipment Rental
- Steel Erection & Mechanical Installations
- Foundation, Piling and Caisson Boring
- Excavation/Earth Moving
- General Contractor Construction
- Surveying (in connection with the above types of work)
What do I do on the week of May 2-6, 2022?
Since no work will be taking place on any jobsite covered by the Provincial Collective Agreement as of Monday, May 2, 2022, please do not report to work. For the time being, we will not be picketing jobs unless you are advised otherwise by your Union Rep.
Am I eligible for strike pay?
If you are paid up to date for your defense assessment, you will be eligible for strike pay. For the first week of the strike, you must attend at your local area office on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, to sign in to receive strike pay. You will be eligible for $250 in strike pay for the first week of the strike.
For the week of May 9, 2022, onwards, you will be required to attend at your local area office each day or report to a picketed jobsite at the direction of the area supervisor to sign in. Local 793’s insurance committee recently has approved strike pay in the amount of $300 for the second week of strike onwards.
How to check if your Defense Assessment is paid up to year 2022?
For all registered members, you can easily check online what year your Defense Assessment is paid up to by logging into the Union’s member portal at iuoelocal793.org and look under the heading “Current Dues Status.” You can also call your closest area office.
How to pay your Defence Assessment fee?
For all registered members, you can easily pay your Defense Assessment fee online through the Union’s member portal at iuoelocal793.org and click “Make Payment.” You can also make a payment through your closest area office.
Do I need to be available to join a picket line?
Yes, if you wish to receive strike pay, you must remain available to join a picket line if called upon by your union. Please make sure to keep your phone with you in case you receive a call.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact your area office. CLICK HERE to find your area office contact.
We will be updating you regularly so please continue to check your email, Facebook and the Union’s website for updates.