Message from OAC Plant Chairperson – Layoff Recall Update

As indicated in my previous communication, I will continue to provide updates as recalls take place. Ford Motor Company advised us today that 12 additional members currently on indefinite layoff will be recalled effective September 28, 2026, in order to support manpower requirements in the plant.  On September 28, our most senior member on layoff […]

Unifor Local 707 – 46th Oakville Terry Fox Run

Brothers & Sisters, Thank You I would like to sincerely thank everyone who participated in or donated to the 46th annual Oakville Terry Fox Run. Thanks to your incredible support, our Unifor Local 707 teams have now raised over $14,650 for cancer research over the past three years. Every step we take and every dollar […]

Every Child Matters- September 30th -Orange Shirt Day

Hello Brothers and Sisters, Next Wednesday, September 30th, is Orange Shirt Day, a day dedicated to commemorating and acknowledging the survivors of Residential Schools in Canada, as well as honouring their families and communities. We invite you to join the BIWOC Committee at our local membership meeting on September 27th by wearing an ,” Every […]

Fight for Forestry Jobs

Unifor is fighting to protect good jobs amidst a perfect storm of crises impacting Canadian forestry. A combination of economic, environmental, and global challenges continues to destabilize Canada’s forestry sector. The softwood lumber dispute and the threat of further tariffs have intensified a trade war that may cause disastrous repercussions.  Unifor is actively engaged in […]

Union In Politics Chair Report

Brothers, sisters & siblings, Three Ontario ridings will go to the polls for by-elections on Thursday, September 3rd. The ridings and candidates are (listed alphabetically): Hamilton East-Stoney Creek Jeff Beatie (Conservative) Heather Curnew (Ontario Party) Wieslawa Derlatka (New Blue Party) Heino Doessing (Liberal) Pascale Marchand (Green Party) Monique Taylor (NDP) Scarborough Southwest Mark Bekkering (Green […]