Unifor Women’s Skilled Trades & Technology Awareness Program- September 15-20th, 2024

Share This Post

Sisters of Local 707 (in Production),

Are you interested in the Skilled Trades?

The bi-annual Unifor Women’s Skilled Trades and Technology Awareness Program will commence on:  

Sunday, September 15th, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

and end on

Friday, September 20th, 2024, at noon,

at

the Unifor Family Education Centre in Port Elgin.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE – JULY 26th , 2024 (CHILDCARE DEADLINE as well).

Space is limited and will be filled on a first come first served basis.

Note: Women from Local 707 who have previously taken this course in years past, are not eligible to participate in this program again.

Also Note: Child care will be offered at this time.

The program is aimed to:

  • Provide an understanding of new technologies and the impact these changes are having on the auto manufacturing sector;
  • Develop strategies to overcome the perceived barriers when pursuing an apprenticeship.
  • Build the union by raising awareness of our history with emphasis on the roles both the UAW/Unifor trades and women have had on our union, other Unifor women’s programs and, local union activities/campaigns.

To register, complete and sign the registration forms below (except for beige shaded area which is completed by the Local ) and email to vp1@uniforlocal707.ca or pass on to the Local 707 Union Hall prior to the July 26th Deadline.

Should you have any questions, please reach out to Vice President Dave Millar vp1@uniforlocal707.ca

In Solidarity,

Dave Millar

Vice-President Unifor Local 707

Mark Sciberras

President Unifor Local 707

More To Explore

Comprehensive Summary of Tentative Agreement.

A reminder that you can download a comprehensive summary of the details of the tentative agreement live as of this morning at 6:00 am ET...

BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2026

2026 Bargaining-General Amendment Meeting-Saturday February 7th 2026

Brothers and Sisters Reminder: Our Local 707 General Amendment Meeting for all Ford Unit members active and retired will be on: In Solidarity, Mark Sciberras...

Join us for our 3rd Annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk -February 28th 2026

Brothers and Sisters, As many of you will have noticed, homelessness continues to be prevalent in our communities and not just bigger cities. CNOY (Coldest...

NEW- Unifor Local 707 Progress Web App on your Phone/ Laptop or Computer- to receive notifications

How to Add the Unifor Local 707 Progressive Web App on iPhone or iPad (iOS) PWAs on iPhone or iPad (iOS) must be installed using...

Opening door to Chinese EV risks future of Canada’s auto sector  

January 16, 2026 TORONTO–The Canadian government’s decision to open the door to China-owned EV imports poses extreme risk to Canadian auto jobs and the future...