The story of Local 793 is one of hope, hard work, pride and perseverance.
You have the right to participate in a union without interference from an employer. A section of the Ontario Labour Relations Act states that no employer shall refuse to employ or continue to employ a person because the person was, or is, a member of a trade union. The Act also stipulates that the employer cannot seek to restrain an employee or a person seeking employment from becoming a member of a trade union. Nor can the employer threaten dismissal or penalize an employee who is, or is seeking to become, a member or officer of a trade union. It is against the law for an employer to threaten to close the workplace if a union comes in. It is also illegal for an employer to threaten or intimidate a worker because he or she joins a union. It’s also illegal for an employer to close a workplace because the employees join a union.
Is this the right union for me?
More than anything, we want you to be happy here so we want you to know what being a member at IUOE Local 793 is like. In this video, our Business Manager gives some background on where we started and where we're headed as a labour union, and our team shares what's good (and hard) about union membership.
“A union with a progressive & positive culture that practices what it preaches. Great camaraderie across members, centred around fulfilling work & building a great industry.”
Why Join?
Rights & Protection
You have the right to participate in a union without interference from an employer. A section of the Ontario Labour Relations Act states that no employer shall refuse to employ or continue to employ a person because the person was, or is, a member of a trade union. The Act also stipulates that the employer cannot seek to restrain an employee or a person seeking employment from becoming a member of a trade union. Nor can the employer threaten dismissal or penalize an employee who is, or is seeking to become, a member or officer of a trade union. It is against the law for an employer to threaten to close the workplace if a union comes in. It is also illegal for an employer to threaten or intimidate a worker because he or she joins a union. It’s also illegal for an employer to close a workplace because the employees join a union.
Membership Discounts
Take advantage of exclusive offers and discounts on products and services that have been negotiated for you by Local 793.
IUOE Local 793 is pleased to offer Venngo’s MemberPerks to members and their families. The program provides discounts on thousands of leading brands and local businesses across Canada – including fitness centres, travel, restaurants, apparel, computers and more.
Dues & Fees
Members of Local 793 pay dues to support the operation and activities of the local.
The dues are deducted from members’ paycheques on a monthly basis and remitted by contractors to the local, and statements are issued by the union to members at the end of the year.
Specific dues are tax deductible.