2026 Terry Fox Run- Join the Unifor Local 707 Team – SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20th, 2026

Brothers and Sisters, Since 1981, the annual Terry Fox Run has become a fall tradition, ingrained in our Canadian culture, with more than 650 communities, big and small, urban and rural, English and French, fundraising for cancer research. Almost all of us, personally, through family, friends or co-workers have felt the horrible impact of this […]

President’s Message- 2026 Special Payment for OAC Employees on Indefinite Layoff

Brothers and Sisters, This message is for those Local 707 -Ford Unit members on Indefinite lay-off as of the Monday following ratification who are eligible for the 2026 Special Payment of $10,000 which will be paid out on Thursday, August 27th, 2026. (Who received a robo-call July 30th from the company) RRSP OPTION – Unifor Ford […]

Unifor Members Ratify Collective Agreement with Ford Motor Company

As we have now concluded our bargaining process, the Local Union (Unifor Local 707) would like to notify the membership of the deal being now ratified. Our membership came together on Saturday, July 18, 2026 and made their voices heard by discussing any issues and speaking of the strength of the proposed agreement. After hearing […]

President’s Message to Local 707 Membership-Ratification Meeting & Results

Brothers and Sisters, I would like to thank every member who took the time to attend and participate in today’s ratification meeting. Your respectful engagement throughout the bargaining process has been greatly appreciated. Member involvement in the collective bargaining process is essential from start to finish. Your participation, thoughtful questions, and commitment – help strengthen […]

Update- July 17th – 2026 Unifor/Ford RATIFICATION MEETING AND VOTE

Dear Sisters and Brothers of Unifor Local 707, As you are aware, our union has reached a tentative agreement with Ford Motor Company (Unifor reaches tentative agreement with Ford Motor Company – Unifor Auto Talks 2026 ) . This notice is to advise you that a union Ratification meeting and vote will take place on […]

Layoff week July 13-19, 2026 – PP29

If you have been laid off PP29, that is the week of July 13-19, 2026, then you will need to apply for EI benefit. Because you have been back to work, it is possible that you may qualify for EI benefit even if you have been recently denied. It is important to apply for EI […]

The Unifor Local 707 – 72nd Anniversary picnic is Sunday, July 12th at Canada’s Wonderland. – LAST CALL REMINDER -TICKETS CAN ONLY BE ORDERED UNTIL SUNDAY JULY 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brothers & Sisters, The Unifor Local 707 – 72nd Anniversary picnic is Sunday, July 12th at Canada’s Wonderland. Tickets MUST be purchased online before midnight on Sunday, July 5th to obtain the special discounted price per person.  THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS!  After the July 5th deadline you will have to pay full price at the gate on the day of the picnic. […]