Unifor’s Member Appreciation Day at Canada’s Wonderland is Sunday, June 26, 2022
The National Union has negotiated this package with Canada’s Wonderland for all Unifor members. Tickets are $46.98 per adult and $42.46 for junior or senior admission. Included with the price of admission to the park is a 1-hour early opening exclusively for Unifor’s delegation, parking, a buffet lunch, contests and prizes throughout the day. In […]
President’s Message – OAC Returns to work Monday June 13, 2022- Revised Posting
Brothers and Sisters, The company has confirmed that production at the Oakville Assembly Complex will resume on Monday, June 13th, 2022. Today or tomorrow they will be making robo-calls, indicating our return to work and start times. For departmental, shift scheduled start times and tentative hours of work for the week beginning Monday June 13th , 2021, please […]
Free Computer Classes for Seniors
Chocolate Covered Almonds – United Way Fundraiser
They’re back by popular demand!! The United Way canvassing team have Chocolate Covered Almonds once again and will be selling them at the upcoming union meeting on June 12! The cost is $3.00 a box with all proceeds going to the OAC/ Local 707 United Way campaign.
General Membership Meeting- June 12th 2022
S.U.B Shortage- Update
Brothers & Sisters, Since first being made aware of the S.U.B shortage for pay period 21 that effected our members, the In-Plant Committee and the Union Benefits Office has been engaged in constant dialogue with the company. We are working to ensure that all these pay issues are properly resolved, as not all pay shortages […]
President’s Message-Production Shutdown extended at Oakville Assembly Complex for the week of June 6th, 2022
Brothers and Sisters, Today, the Company has once again informed the Local 707 President’s office that due to continued part shartages the temporary production lay-off, that commencing May 9th 2022, will be extended for the week begining Monday June 6th 2022. The Company will contact members affected by the temporary lay-off through a robo-call. In Solidarity, Mark […]
June 12-Filipino Heritage Day
June 12th is Filipino Heritage Day. Join us as we celebrate Filipino heritage month in Canada, the legacy and culture they bring to our communities. These are two events that are happening within the city. Thank you Constance Brown RJA/BIWOC
Leadec Unit Election Results
Congratulations to those elected to their new positions. The Leadec members have shown up in massive numbers to elect their new leadership. All newly elected members are to be sworn in at the General Membership meeting on June 12, 2022 and will take office effective June 13, 2022. Dave Millar Unifor Local 707 Vice President
Provincial Election 2022
On behalf of the Union in Politics Committee, Iain Fleming UPC Chairperson Unifor Local 707
BIWOC Committee Report
Constance Brown AWOC Committee Chairperson Unifor Local 707
President’s Message- Production Shutdown continues at Oakville Assembly Complex for the week begining May 30th 2022
Brothers & Sisters, Oakville Assembly Complex continues to have issues with part shortages and the Company has once again informed the Local 707 President’s office that the temporary production lay-off, that commencing May 9th 2022, will continue for the week begining Monday May 30th 2022. The Company will contiune to contact members affected by the temporary lay-off through […]
EI REPORTING DURING LAYOFF WEEK WITH A HOLIDAY
Brothers & Sisters, There are a few scenarios that members may fall into for this layoff. Please read below to see which scenario best describes your situation. If you do not fall into one of these scenarios and do not know how to report, contact the Benefit Office. Last Day Worked Friday May 6th (Report […]
LEADEC MEMBERSHIP ELECTION NOTICE
UPDATE: May 27, 2022 IMPORTANT REMINDER: Election will continue on as planned at Gate 12 inside the plant. Although the plant continues to be on layoff and may seem closed – authorization has been approved to continue the voting process as initially proposed and posted from within the building for a period of 24 hours. […]
Unifor Local 707- Endorsement of Scott Doherty as next National President
Brothers and Sisters, At our General Memebership Meeting on May 15th 2022, the Unifor Local 707 membership unanimously voted to endorse Scott Doherty as our next Unifor National President. This endoresement follows the unanimous support for Scott Doherty, from our Unifor Local 707 Executive Board, Retiree Chapter Executive Board and our Ford Councl Bargaining Commmitee. […]