Brothers & Sisters,
In July 2024, following the announcement of F-Series Super Duty Production and the extended re-tooling timeline at the Oakville Assembly Complex, your National and Local Union negotiated and agreed to Additional Re-tool Extension Provisions designed to provide enhanced income security and support for our members during the prolonged re-tooling period.
As part of that agreement, the parties agreed that:
“Employees who have completed a minimum of one (1) year of seniority and who exhaust their SUB credits during the re-tooling period will be eligible for Income Maintenance Plan (IMP) Benefits. These IMP benefits will continue through the re-tooling period or until September 20, 2026, whichever is sooner.”
The Company recently advised the Union that it considers its commitment regarding IMP and Health Care benefits to have been fulfilled. It is notifying employees who remain on layoff through its Care Site and by letter mail that the last payable week for IMP benefits will commence in the week beginning Monday, July 6, 2026.
Your National and Local Union have challenged the Company’s interpretation and while in negotiations will continue to have ongoing discussions for a resolve.
In Solidarity,
Unifor Local 707 Ford Council
