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This endorsement is driven by the Ford government&#8217;s significant investment in skilled trades, including a historic $2.5 billion through the Skills Development Fund, aimed at training future generations of operating engineers and other trades. Ford announced an additional $1 billion investment to enhance training opportunities, further solidifying the union&#8217;s support. Local 793 represents over 20,000 members in Ontario and emphasizes the importance of safety and infrastructure investment in their backing of Ford. The union&#8217;s endorsement highlights Ford&#8217;s commitment to protecting Ontario&#8217;s workers and fostering growth in the province.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 793 has endorsed Doug Ford and the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party in the upcoming February 27, 2025, provincial election. 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