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Presidents Message- Production at Oakville Assembly Complex resumes on September 7th, 2021

The company has announced that production at the Oakville Assembly Complex will resume on Tuesday, September 7th , 2021. Today 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 September 6th , 2021 are attached below. Mark Sciberras Unifor Local […]

Notice of By-Election Candidates

Please find listed below the By-Election Nomination Notice for Ergonomic Representative, Chassis 7 Steward ‘B’ Shift, Body 1 ‘B’ Shift. Withdraw dates and Election dates are at the bottom of each nomination form. Thanks to all who are participating.

Standing Committee Election Candidates

Thanks to everyone who took the time out of their day to ensure that they put their name forth for the Standing Committee Elections. Withdraw date and times as well as election dates and times are posted at bottom of notice of nominations.

Presidents Message Temporary Lay-off- Commencing August 30, 2021

Brothers and Sisters, The Company has formally informed the Local 707 President’s office and Local 707 membership of the following temporary Production lay-off, commencing August 30, 2021. The Company will be contacting members affected by the temporary lay-off through a robo-call tomorrow. Further infomation about eligiblity for Short Work Benefits, Holiday pay, Employment Insurance and […]

Presidents Report-August 26th 2021

Return to Work for Ford Unit 707 production members on Indefinite Lay-off Brothers and Sisters, The negotiated $40,000 Retirement Incentives that were implemented across all Ford Unifor locations earlier this year have produced a desired result, an oppurtunity for early retirement and now, the need for manpower at Oakville Assembly Complex. I am pleased to […]

Bargaining 2021- Leadec Unit

Sisters and Brothers of Local 707 Leadec Unit, With bargaining scheduled to commence on September 27, 2021, it was imperative that we had a strong turnout to the Amendment Meeting that took place yesterday and I am extremely pleased to say we had a very large turnout. The entire leadership were available except for Stewart […]