Unifor Local 707 Election Committee Message- Campaign Information for Candidates in Triennial Election
Brothers and Sisters, The online Unifor Local 707 -2026 Triennial Election for the balance of term- has been announced. In the coming days Local 707 members will receive further information on how to vote online. We understand that we have some members who are not currently at work, therefore viewing proper candidate campaign information can […]
Unifor Local 707- Notice of Nominations for Triennial Election
May 2026 General Membership Meeting Notice
🎉🎉🎉 SAVE THE DATE 🎉🎉🎉72nd Annual 707 Family Picnic
🎉🎉🎉 SAVE THE DATE 🎉🎉🎉 The Unifor Local 707 – 72nd Anniversary picnic is Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Canada’s Wonderland. *** The link to purchase tickets will be available on our website soon!! ARRIVE EARLY as we get early park access from 9am – 10am before the park opens! The Catered Event Meal […]
How to submit your Employment Insurance Information-to avoid further delays in processing SUB adjustments
Brothers & Sisters, Since our members were recalled for bidding in PP16 & PP17 there has been a high volume of updated Denial Letters and My Current Claim pages. If you have correctly forwarded your documentation in the correct PDF format, please note it will take some time to process any SUB adjustments. These delays in processing SUB […]
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 Safari 3. Tap the Share icon (a square with an upward arrow) 4. Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen. 5. Tap Add in the top-right corner. 6. The […]
Company Robo Call & Employment Insurance Requirements for those that are once again on lay-off after participating in Job Bid
Brothers & Sisters, Members that were recalled, arrived on site and were paid: (*4 hours of pay and 36 hours of short work week benefits) for either job bids or training and are now once again on lay-off- will receive one of two robo calls shortly. IMP to SUB Members who returned to work for the Job Bid for either […]
EI Clawbacks – 2025 Tax Year
Employment Insurance (EI) Clawbacks 2025 Tax Year IMPORTANT– (Please note before applying) : To receive a SUB reimbursement for an EI clawback, you must have line item “Social Benefit Repayment” (line 42200) on your 2025 Notice of Assessment after you have filed you taxes. If you do not have “Social Benefit Repayment” (line 42200), then […]
OAC Plant Chairpersons Message – JOB BID-Step #2-Clearing of Job Ads
Brothers & Sisters, I would like to thank everyone who participated in the job bidding process. It was great to see so many familiar faces and to meet members I hadn’t yet had the opportunity to connect with. Now that bidding has concluded, I extend my sincere best wishes to each of you in securing […]
Red Dress Day – May 5
On May 5, Unifor members across the country mark Red Dress Day to honour the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2-Spirit people (MMIWG2S) whose lives have been taken or disrupted by violence, and to stand with the families still searching for answers. This year, Unifor is putting its support behind a clear policy […]
Lana Payne to advocate to protect jobs as member of federal Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations
Unifor National President Lana Payne will advocate for bold federal action to protect Canadian jobs, rebuild domestic capacity, and put workers at the centre of Canada’s industrial strategy as a member of the new federal Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations. “This is a consequential time for our country. More than a year into Trump’s trade […]
OAC Benefit Rep Report- Recalled to Work and then on lay-off again?
Welcome back to all those that have been recalled for training or job bidding. *Returning to work will activate the General Wage Increase (GWI), the current Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), as well as the Guaranteed Annual Income Credit Units (for SUB credits). If you have been recalled to work, arrive on-site for either […]
OAC Plant Chairperson & Local President Report- Recall & Job Production Bid
Brothers and Sisters, The Company has advised that the job bid process will begin on Wednesday, April 15. Details regarding your individual recall date and reporting time will be communicated via robo call within the next few days. In addition, relevant information—including Job Ads—will be posted on the OAC Care Site. https://azureford.sharepoint.com/sites/oevccare/ Upon your return […]
April 28 – Day of Mourning Ceremony 2pm
This is a notice to let all members of our union know of the upcoming Day of Mourning Ceremony that takes place every year on April 28th. For a local that has experienced loss such as ours when a fallen brother lost his life while at work, we especially need to be aware of the […]
Canada’s industrial future depends on action today
April 7, 2026 The following statement was released jointly today by Canada’s two largest industrial unions, Unifor and the United Steelworkers: U.S. sector-based tariffs (“section 232 tariffs”) have hit Canadian manufacturing workers and businesses hard, impacting families and entire communities. Many Canadian steel mills, auto plants, wood product facilities and aluminum fabricators have slowed or […]