Education Chairperson Report June 11, 2020
OAC Plant Chairperson Report – June 11, 2020
Brothers and Sisters Plant Restart: With the uncertainty and turmoil regarding Covid -19 our members were uneasy about returning to work and what this plant would look like with so many people working so closely together. On Monday June 1, 2020 the B shift returned to their regularly scheduled afternoon shift without any major issues. […]
AWOC Committee Report June 2020
Sisters and Brothers, There is no question that over the past few months the coronavirus pandemic has caused many challenges for people globally – including the recent BLM protests happening in various countries around the world. The issue of race is one of the core issues subsequent to the pandemic and the structural inequalities for […]
Equity Representative Report- June 3 2020
Brothers and Sisters, Finding the right words to address the sadness and outrage we have all witnessed over the last few weeks has been difficult. Here at Local 707, we stand in solidarity with the Black Community and remain heavily committed to social justice for all. As a union, we stand together against systemic racism […]
Workplace Training Alternate Position Available
Health and Safety Instructor One (1) Alternate
OAC Plant Chairperson’s Report- May 29, 2020
Brothers and Sisters: Thank You! Local 707 members as we enter the difficult times and try to adjust to our new way of working our members have demonstrated the utmost professionalism Monday May 25, 2020 the A shift returned to work to many changes, although our members were anxious to return to work many were […]
Vice Presidents Report-May 28, 2020
Welcome Back 707 members, Special thanks to our Local 707 Leadec, and Ford Skilled Trades members who worked diligently to ensure a safe workplace fir your return. As we near the end of the first week back of production on a one shift operation, we have seen many changes that are bound to remain for […]
Ford Council Vice Chairperson Report- May 27, 2020
Brothers & Sisters, On May 25th Oakville Assembly Plant ran production for the first time since Thursday March 19th. As our members witnessed first hand there were many changes and improvements made to our facility during the down time. All of the changes implemented were done to create a workplace that was as safe as […]
Unifor Local 707-Run-off Election Notice
Hourly OLIP/DLIP -Open Enrollment-June 1st- June 30th, 2020
Hourly OLIP/DLIP Open Enrollment – June 1 – June 30th, 2020 The Open Enrollment for Optional/Dependent Life Insurance program (OLIP/DLIP) for active Hourly employees is scheduled from June 1 to June 30, 2020. If you would like to participate in this Open Enrollment, contact (905) 845-2511 (ext 3630) for Phyllis Spagnuolo or Debi Hughes (ext 2190) […]
Skilled Trades Chairperson Report- May 22, 2020
Brothers and Sisters, I am happy to report, this week we welcomed back the Skilled Trades. The last eight weeks have been unprecedented times, never before have we experienced anything like this. After lengthy discussions with the company, I ensured that Skilled Trades were able to return to work as safely as possible. Once they […]
OAC Plant Chairperson Report- May 22, 2020
Brothers and Sisters: On Monday March 23, 2020 our plant shutdown due to Covid – 19 over the course of the shutdown our In-Plant Committee, Health and Safety representative, Plant management and National Union have been working tirelessly around the clock to put safety protocols/processes in place to protect every person who enters our facility. […]
O.A.C Plant Chairperson Report- May 12th, 2020
Brothers and Sisters: I hope that this update finds all our members healthy and well. I would like to thank all of the members that have reached out to me during this Pandemic with well wishes and encouragement. Covid-19: As everyone is aware due to Covid-19 many rules and regulations have been put in place […]
Chassis Committee Person Report- May 11th, 2020
Brothers & Sisters, As we prepare to restart production at Oakville Assembly Plant, I wanted to update the members of Chassis department regarding the changes to practices and protocols that have been implemented to keep our membership and their families safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. I have no doubt that a return to work will […]