March 16th 2025- General Membership Meeting Notice
Unifor Local 707 Plant Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Ford Council- February 2025 Update
Brothers and Sisters, The Auto industry in Canada since 2020 has received significant investments that are reshaping and growing our industry but also creating an increase level of complexity and instability for many Unifor members and workers. Unifor National President Lana Payne and senior Unifor leadership have identified a need for the National Union to […]
2025 Unifor Local 707 CNOY Walk -Update
Brothers & Sisters, Today, our Local built on last years efforts to aid our communities with our 2nd annual Unifor Local 707 Coldest Night of the Year walk which raised funds to support Food for Life – Halton and Hamilton’s leading food rescue and food security charity that helps redirect a surplus of healthy foods to the communities […]
Provincial Election Day is Today
Election Day is today, Thursday, February 27. Here are all the details you need to cast your ballot. When to Vote Thursday, February 27, 9 AM to 9 PM (Eastern Time). Where to Vote You must cast your ballot at your assigned voting location—click here to find your assigned voting location. Find your assigned voting […]
Retiring with $50,000 Retirement Incentive? Contact Service Canada
Brothers & Sisters, If you are retiring soon or have recently retired, and are receiving the $50K Retirement incentive, it is important that you contact Service Canada. Inform Service Canada agent that you would like to end your EI claim due to your retirement. You can inform the government that you will be receiving a […]
Pink Shirt Day- February 26th, 2025
On February 26, 2025 we encourage everyone to practice kindness and wear pink to symbolize that you DO NOT tolerate bullying. Pink Shirt Day falls on the last Wednesday of February every year. It was inspired by an act of kindness in small-town Nova Scotia by two teenage friends who organized a high school protest […]
RSI Awareness Day- WSIB and Joint H&S Committee Report
International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day, also known as RSI Awareness Day, is observed annually on the last day of February (February 28 in common years and February 29 in leap years). It was created to raise awareness of a rather common type of injury that nevertheless does not receive nearly enough attention. Industries with […]
Human Trafficking Awareness Day- February 22nd
Standing against human trafficking Every year, Human Trafficking Awareness Day, observed annually on February 22, serves as a solemn reminder of the ongoing fight against one of the most egregious violations of human rights—modern-day slavery. Together, we must take action to eradicate human trafficking in all its forms. Human trafficking is a serious issue in Canada […]
Arrowhead Provincial park
Yesterday’s trip to Arrowhead Provincial Park! While it was cold, it was a great day to enjoy the beauty of winter by hiking, skating, cross-country or skiing, with family and friends.
Provincial Election- Advanced Voting ends Saturday Feb 22nd
The Ontario provincial election is underway, and you can cast your vote early. Here’s everything you need to know: Advanced Voting Starts February 20th You can vote at any advance voting location in your electoral district between Thursday, February 20th and Saturday, February 22nd. Advanced voting locations will be open from 10 AM to 8 […]
Local 707-BIWOC Committee -Drive to support Farm Workers
Once again, our Local BIWOC committee will be advocating support for our Niagara Farm Workers, who work tirelessly all seasons to put fresh fruits and vegetables on our table. At our next general membership meeting February 23rd we will be raising funds for these workers, as the committee will be selling: – Jamaican beef patties – $3.50 […]
Unifor Local 707 Office & Halton Action Centre – Closed for Family Day Holiday
Brothers & Sisters, The Unifor Local 707 Office & Halton Action Centre will be closed for the Monday, February 17th Family Day Holiday. The office and action centre will reopen and resume usual hours on Tuesday February 18th. In Solidarity Mark Sciberras President, Unifor Local 707
UNIFOR WOMEN’S SKILLED TRADES & TECHNOLOGY AWARENESS PROGRAM
Sisters of Local 707 (in Production), Are you interested in the Skilled Trades? The Unifor Women’s Skilled Trades and Technology Awareness Program in 2025. June 22-27, 2025 – Registration Deadline: April 4th, 2025 September 14-19, 2025 – Registration Deadline: April 4th, 2025 November 2-7, 2025 – Registration Deadline: April 4th, 2025 at the Unifor Family […]
Join us for our 2nd Annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk -February 28th 2025
Brothers and Sisters, As many of you will have noticed, homelessness is more and more prevalent in our communities and not just bigger cities. CNOY (Coldest Night of the Year) is a 5km walk where tens of thousands of Canadians step outside the warmth and comfort of home to shine a light of welcome and […]
Unifor defends workers amidst Ontario election
Members, Ontario voters have been pushed into a provincial election while facing an unknown future because of President Trump’s crushing tariff threats. The ongoing threat of sweeping tariffs of 25% on Canadian goods and 10% on energy imported to the United States has thrown our country into instability. Just the potential of tariffs is causing […]