Forklift Training – September
Due to Demand -more NEW DATES September 8th, 9th and 10th. Join us at LiUNA Mancinelli Training Centre for a professional training course! Earn your Ontario Certification and enhance your skills to achieve a more successful and prosperous job search. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career—register today! Location: LiUNA Local 837 E.H. Mancinelli […]
Hike – Wed July 23, 2025
Join us this Wednesday July 23rd for a hike in Waterdown. We will be meeting at: the parking lot at Dollar Tree in the Walmart Plaza on Dundas St, Waterdown and Hwy 6 area at: 9:30 am. Address is 106 Dundas Street E, Waterdown. This week’s trail is moderate and is part of the Bruce […]
Unifor Halton Action Centre Closed -Monday July 28th & Tuesday July 29th
Brothers and Sisters, The Unifor Halton Action Centre will be closed for the following (2) two days; as our Coordinators and Peer Helpers will be offsite in a two day training program with our National Union. Monday July 28th, & Tuesday July 29th, 2025 Note: the Unifor Local 707 Union office remains open – usual hours […]
How to address EI Application Delays
Have you recently applied to EI for Regular benefits to get an updated denial letter ? Does your application seem to be delayed ? Sometimes the delay is EI waiting on an updated ROE. An ROE should not be required if you have not worked. Ford has already sent the ROE and would only re-issue […]
2025 Unifor Constitutional Convention- Standing together with Strong Leadership
Brothers & Sisters Over the past three years, our union has faced considerable challenges. Through it all, Unifor has demonstrated steady leadership and an unwavering commitment to effectively representing our members and local unions. Unifor continues to be a strong and active voice on national issues, including the ongoing trade crisis that affects workers and […]
Financial Planning on a Budget Course- July 29th 2025
Halton & Hamilton United Way are providing Unifor Local 707 (Ford & Leadec members) and Unifor Local 1256 members an opportunity to register for a Financial budgeting course as all members at our two Locals are struggling to find employment. Many Ford members are adjusting to 10% reduction in income as they transfer from SUB […]
Hike Wed July 16, 2025
Join us this Wednesday July 16th for a hike at Crawford Lake to Rattlesnake Point. We will be meeting at: the parking lot at Fortinos (Upper Middle and Guelph Line – Burlington) at: 8:45 am Romesh Gentles Coordinator at Halton Action Centre 416-737-6487 Romesh@haltonactioncentre.ca
Forklift Training – August
NEW DATES Join us at LiUNA Mancinelli Training Centre for a professional training course! Earn your Ontario Certification and enhance your skills to achieve a more successful and prosperous job search. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career—register today! Location: LiUNA Local 837 E.H. Mancinelli Training Centre 260 Hunter Rd. Grimsby ON L3M 0H5 […]
Unifor Auto Industry Council confronts tariff threats, calls for urgent government action
Delegates of the Unifor Auto Industry Council gathered in London, Ontario, on June 24 to focus on defending Canada’s auto industry from the ongoing threat of U.S. tariffs and demand immediate action from the federal government to protect Canadian autoworkers. With the fast-approaching self-imposed July 21 deadline to reach a trade agreement with the U.S., […]
Unifor Halton Action Centre and Unifor Local 707 Union Hall Closed for Canada day Holiday weekend- Monday June 30th
Brothers and Sisters, The Unifor Halton Action Centre & Unifor Local 707 Union Hall office will be closed for the holiday (Canada day long weekend). Monday June 30th, 2025 Both will re-open Tuesday July 1st, with the usual scheduled hours: Unifor Action Centre – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Unifor Local 707 Union office– 9:00 […]
Forklift Training – July
Join us at LiUNA Mancinelli Training Centre for a professional training course! Earn your Ontario Certification and enhance your skills to achieve a more successful and prosperous job search. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career—register today! Location: LiUNA Local 837 E.H. Mancinelli Training Centre 260 Hunter Rd. Grimsby ON L3M 0H5 Joe Oliveira […]
Hike Wed June 25th
Join us this Wednesday June 25th for a hike at Sherman Falls. Parking is $11 and for anyone interested in Carpooling we will be meeting at Guelph Line/Uppermiddle Fortino’s ( Burlington) at 9AM. Joe Oliveira Coordinator at Halton Action Centre 905-699-8366 joe@haltonactioncentre.ca
June 22- Leadec Triennial Election Results
Congratulations, To Scott Shappit, who was elected as the NEW Chairperson of our Leadec Unit.
National Indigenous Peoples Day- June 21st
June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize and honour the cultures, contributions, and enduring strength of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. It is also a time for reflection—on Canada’s colonial history, on the ways in which ongoing settler-colonialism continues to impact the present-day realities of Indigenous communities, and on the union’s […]
Unifor mourns the loss of Buzz Hargrove, tireless champion of workers’ rights
Unifor is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Basil “Buzz” Hargrove, a beloved and iconic figure in Canada’s labour movement. As National President of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) from 1992 until his retirement in 2008, Buzz was a tireless advocate for working people and a deeply respected leader whose impact will be […]