Category: Archive

Leadec Bargaining Update

Brothers and Sisters, Leadec negotiations began last week on Monday September 27, 2021. Brothers Fuad Hassan, Kunal Ahluwalia and Dave Millar have taken your proposals from our August 29, 2021 Amendment meeting and presented the proposals to the company as well as the proposals presented from our Brothers and Sisters from Windsor. We want to […]

Unifor NHL Fantasy Hockey Pool

The link for the event is www.unifor.org/nhlpool. Registration is free to all members! The deadline to register is October 12, 2021, 7:00 p.m. EST. There is no entry fee for the hockey pool but in the spirit of giving back to your community, we ask that you make a donation to your local food bank. If […]

Presidents Message- Production at Oakville Assembly Complex resumes on October 4th, 2021

Brothers & Sisters The company has announced that production at the Oakville Assembly Complex will resume on Monday, October 4th, 2021. Today or tomorrow they will be making robo-calls, indicating our return to work and start times. Departmental, shift scheduled start times and tentative hours of work for the week beginning Monday, October 4th, 2021 are attached below. Mark […]

September 30th -National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Brothers and Sisters, Orange Shirt Day originated in 1973, when Phyllis (Jack) Webstad was stripped of a new orange shirt purchased by her grandmother on her first day at the St. Joseph Mission residential school in Williams Lake, B.C., leaving her feeling worthless and insignificant. To raise awareness and support reconciliation events the Local encouraged […]

Employment Insurance (EI) Regular Benefits-Sept 27 2021

Brothers & Sisters, Please follow these basic guidelines to help ensure your EI application goes smoothly.  The Reference code provided will be active Until October 9, 2021 Here is a checklist to assist you (NOTE: If you have an OPEN claim and you have continued your reports, just continue your reports.) Make an ONLINE application […]

Presidents Message Temporary Lay-off- Commencing September 27, 2021

Brothers & Sisters, The Company has informed the Local 707 President’s office of a temporary Production lay-off, commencing September 27th , 2021. The Company will be contacting members affected by the temporary lay-off through a robo-call tomorrow. Further infomation about Employment Insurance and Supplemental Unemployment benefits will follow on our website over the next few […]

Unifor Local 707 Leadec Members Strike Mandate Vote

UPDATE as of September 22, 2021:For those who are entering the union hall for the strike mandate vote, please see attachment below. If you do not have proof of double vaccination or medical exemption document from a physician or nurse, accommodations will be made to enable every member the opportunity to vote. Please remember that […]

4% Wage Lump Sum Payment and the option to Transfer to RRSP

Brothers and Sisters, This Notice is for Ford Unit members hired before September 24th 2012 that were at full rate of pay at time of ratification September 28st 2021. As per our 2020 Collective Agreement you will receive a 4% lump sum bonus, based on the last 12 months of your earnings from our ratification […]

Sept 30th -Every Child Matters- Orange T-Shirts

Every year on September 30th, people across Canada wear orange to honour and raise awareness about the history and legacies of the residential school system in Canada. As many of you know, Indigenous Residential Schools were operated across Canada between 1831 and 1996, where survivors of these schools are alive today and attempting to find strength in family […]