1955

Local 793 establishes a training committee in co-operation with other union leaders.

Local 793 establishes a training committee in co-operation with other union leaders.

1950

The local decides to rent an office at 205 Church Street in Toronto.

The local decides to rent an office at 205 Church Street in Toronto.

1948

Local 923 in Windsor votes to join Local 793.

Local 923 in Windsor votes to join Local 793.

1942

1942

Operating Engineers finish construction on the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls.

Operating Engineers finish construction on the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls.

1935

A boom in the coal trade helps boost membership numbers in the union.

A boom in the coal trade helps boost membership numbers in the union.

1932

The local dwindles to just eight hardy souls, as construction comes to a virtual standstill.

The local dwindles to just eight hardy souls, as construction comes to a virtual standstill.

1929

1929

The Royal York hotel in Toronto was built by Local 793 operators.

The Royal York hotel in Toronto was built by Local 793 operators.

1919

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Early Days Eleven men meet at the Elliott Hotel in Toronto and decide to request a charter.

Early Days

Eleven men meet at the Elliott Hotel in Toronto and decide to request a charter.