Local 416 Member, Kier Nyland, Operational Service Worker (OSW) with Toronto Water plays an essential role maintaining our city’s vast underground water infrastructure - through all seasons, and in all weather conditions. He and his crew access confined-entry spaces underground to perform inspections and repairs to watermains, pipes, culverts, catch basins, hydrants, and valves, while adhering to the highest in safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. Kier and his team take pride in ensuring all residents and visitors of Toronto and York region have abundant access to safe, clean, sustainable - Water For All. Learn more at #WaterWednesdays #WaterForAll

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It's a dangerous job, but somebody's got to do it.  Local 416 Member, Sean Kelly, an experienced Operations Services Worker with Toronto Water, does it with a smile.   He, and his highly-trained and specialized crew, perform the essential service of maintaining Toronto’s underground water infrastructure, which carries water, and wastewater, to-and-from our sewage treatment plants, and back out to the lake. Learn more about all the ways our members work hard to support the health and well-being of residents and visitors, while ensuring access to safe, clean, sustainable water for all, at #WaterWednesday #WaterForAll

Call 311 to report a sewer back-up, or broken watermain, and its highly-specialized Local 416 members like Joel Reid who show up to restore service.  Joel and his team take great pride in serving the residents of Toronto.   From backed-up sewers - to the installation, modification, maintenance and repair of our city's vast underground water infrastructure - we operate as one to ensure you always have water.   Learn more about all the ways our members help ensure you always have access to clean and safe drinking water at #WaterWednesdays #WaterForAll

@ArmineYalnizyan is spot on—small wins can spark big change. When workers unite, politicians take notice. Dive into the latest of Left Looking In to hear how solidarity shifts power toward working people:

For a better 2025 for workers, we need to tackle two big issues: affordable housing and the care economy (childcare, elder care, healthcare, education). When government invests in these basics, families save thousands and wages rise. Full convo

Maintaining City of Toronto Water Infrastructure is a responsibility we take seriously.  Local 416 Member, Geoff Bretzler, Transmission Technician with Toronto Water, shares the extensive licensing and certification process he and his colleagues work hard to maintain.   We take pride in serving the people of Toronto, ensuring access to clean, safe, and reliable drinking water for all residents and visitors of Toronto and York Region. #WaterWednesdays #WaterForAll

Are workers gaining the upper hand? With retiring Boomers and fewer newcomers, wages are rising. But what about automation and job security? Join @ArmineYalnizyan and @David_Moscrop as Left Looking In kicks off 2025:

Congratulations to Local 416 Paramedics taking home a 3-2 win over Peel Paramedics at the First Responders Hockey Challenge. Thank you to the Brampton Steelheads for hosting! @OHLSteelheads @OHLHockey @Peel_Paramedics @TorontoMedics #TorontoParamedics #ParamedicsToronto #Hockey #BramptonSteelheads

Everyone deserves clean, safe drinking water.  Local 416 Member, Paul Serianni, Industrial Millwright, Toronto Water, takes pride in delivering on that promise.   Paul works passionately and diligently each day to ensure Toronto Water Infrastructure is consistently operational and well-maintained - to maximize life expectancy of systems - and provide reliable access to safe, clean, drinking water for all. We’re committed to ensuring safe, clean, accessible Water for every resident and visitor of Toronto and York Region for generations to come.  Learn more at #WaterWednesdays #WaterForAll

RT @TorontoMedics: Congratulations to @cityoftoronto’s newest Paramedics! #HugeThanks to everyone who joined us, including @MayorOliviaCh…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of long time member and former Union Representative, FRANK DERENZIS on December 28th. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.

Happy New Year! All the very best in 2025!

It's time to rethink who benefits from our economic structures and ensure that workers who drive our #economy have more control and a fairer share of the wealth they create. Don’t miss this episode

Just as the price of bread ignited the French Revolution, today's political landscape is dramatically influenced by the rising costs of living. @David_Moscrop and @jenhassum unpack what this means for workers and families on Left Looking In:

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy holiday season! Special thanks to all of our members working today to keep Toronto safe!

Opening doors, not closing them. Don't miss the latest Left Looking In episode where we dive into the importance of meaningful dialogue over sensationalism with @David_Moscrop and @jenhassum from the Broadbent Institute:

From Generator Maintenance, to Small Engine repair, Skilled Trades Worker and Local 416 member, Brian Gunnyan, Mechanical Shop, Toronto Parking Authority, addresses a wide range of our city’s most pressing Parking and Transportation challenges. Brian has the specialized skills, training and experience to help Toronto Parking Authority achieve its operational targets and provide a world-class customer experience for residents and visitors of Toronto. Learn more about all the ways Skilled Trades Workers add value to this great city at #Respect #Recognition #Retention #TradesThursdays #SkilledTrades #YearOfTheWorker #StrongerTogether

Call 311, and it could be Local 416 Wastewater Excavator Operator, Kathy Lai, that shows up. Kathy takes pride in delivering essential services, including flood mitigation and protection services, to keep Toronto Water moving, and residents safe. A genuine, and enthusiastic role model for women and young girls considering a career in the Trades, Kathy appreciates the benefits and job security a union position in the Skilled Trades can provide. We’re committed to ensuring safe, clean, accessible, Water For All - for generations to come. Learn more at #WaterWednesdays #WaterForAll

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