Presidents Report- Indefinite Lay-off Recalls and Work opportunities-May 11th 2020.
Sisters and Brothers, The Ford Motor Company has indicted they expect to recall some of our members that were indefinitely laid-off on Monday February 3rd, in seniority order. Possibly in June as we resume production at the Oakville Assembly Complex. How long the work opportunity will last, is not known. However, it may provide a […]
Committeeperson Report Paint/MPL/BAMR/IQ/Pre-delivery- May 10th, 2020
Brothers and Sisters, I hope that everyone has stayed safe and healthy during the last seven weeks of this pandemic. Most of you have received the robo-call from the Company on Friday with instructions of when to report back to work. There will also be more communication coming forward for the departments of Paint, MPL, […]
Women’s Committee- Chairpersons Report- May 10th 2020
Brothers and Sisters, We are all in this together, but we are all in different situations during this Pandemic. No one could have foreseen what is happening in the world right now and no one could have prepared for it. We are all dealing with it the best that we know how. Unfortunately there are […]
United Way – Local 707 Platinum Local Leaders
United Way – Platinum Local Leaders During our most recent United Way Campaign, collectively our Local workforce raised $396,675.70 through payroll contributions and raised an additional $5,665.00 selling chocolate covered almonds for a total of $402,340.70. Our efforts and contributions provided Local 707 with another award as a Platinum Local leader. However, more importantly the […]
Local Master Bargining Committee UPDATE- May 8th 2020
Brothers and Sisters, As Local Leadership we continue to share accurate information as it becomes available. Today the company has announced that they expect to begin a return to production and will be updating our members with Robocalls over the next few days. Production at Oakville Assembly Complex will resume as follows: Skilled Trades Starting […]
Local Master Bargining Committee UPDATE- April 30th 2020-
Brothers and Sisters: We hope that this update finds all our members healthy and well. Keep in mind that any and all information shared with our members in these updates are subject to change due to the ever-evolving nature of recommendations and requirements because of Covid-19. Although the Provincial Government deemed manufacturing an essential business, […]
Local Master Bargining Committee UPDATE- April 27th- Health & Safety, Return to Work and O.A.C Facebook page
Health and Safety & Return to work Over the last few weeks Ford has been working with Unifor to establish Health & Safety protocols for all its Canadian facilities. In preparation for the eventual restart of production at Oakville Assembly Complex, your Local Union Leadership In-Plant Committee and Safety Representatives have also been in ongoing […]
STEP 1- Employment Insurance Benefits-Application process for those on Lay-off- April 24th 2020-UPDATE
Sisters & Brothers, The following information is for those Ford Unit-Unifor Local 707 Production and Skilled Trade members who are on lay-off the week beginning Sunday March 22 ,2020 or thereafter . Please Note: That the Reference Code that our Local was using has since expired, any member that has not yet applied for Employment Insurance should do so […]
Local Master Bargaining Committee UPDATE-Production/C.E.R.B/Holiday Pay-April 8th 2020
Brothers and Sisters, During this difficult time, we hope that everyone is staying safe and doing their part to help flatten the curve. To this point we are happy to report that we have not been notified of any members of Local 707 or their family being diagnosed with covid-19. It has been reported that […]
What Should happen if I am diagnosed with COVID-19 virus?
What Should happen if I am diagnosed with COVID-19? If you should be diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus then you must immediately: Notify the company by calling Oakville Assembly Plant – Medical Department at 905-845-2511 – ext. 3341 COVID-19 Disability Benefits (Sickness & Accident Benefits) Afterwards you should apply for Sickness and Accident (S&A) benefits […]
Sickness & Accident Insurance-(not related to a COVID-19 diagnosis) Application, Continuation & Return to Work process
S&A Application and Continuation of claims process ( not related to a COVID-19 diagnosis) To keep in compliance with new Social Distancing recommendations and to help stop the spread of this COVID-19 virus. All S&A Applications (for new claims not related to a COVID-19 diagnosis) and Attending Physicians Supplementary Statements forms (for continuing claims not […]
Supplemental Unemployment Benefits (S.U.B)
The following are answers to Frequently asked Questions about our Supplemental Unemployment Benefits. Application Similar to short work benefits, temporary lay-off (S.U.B) benefits are automatic and made payable without application, for active members on Layoff who have no scheduled Vacation. Therefore, members on lay-off are not required to apply with paper applications attached to pay stubs […]
Step 2- Employment Insurance Reporting Guide-April 4, 2020
Brothers and Sisters, There are two steps involved in receiving (Regular) Employment Insurance Benefits, while on lay-off. Step 1– Is to apply for (Regular) Employment Insurance with an online application and use our reference code (found on our website) Step 2- Four or Five days after you have submitted your application, you will receive a […]
Unifor Local 707-Education Chair Report-April 4, 2020
Sisters and Brothers, First of all, I would like to say thank you so much to the membership for their support in re-electing me as the Education Chairperson for the local. Your support means the world to me, and I will do everything in my ability to continue to bring as many educational opportunities as […]
Local Master Bargaining Committee UPDATE- PRODUCTION SHUTDOWN CONTINUES at Oakville Assembly Complex- March 31st, 2020
Brothers and Sisters, Today the company has announced that they plan to further postpone production at the Oakville Assembly Complex, to an undetermined date. However, they have indicated they will be updating our members with a robo-call and another robo-call when we are expected to return. Again we will share any further accurate details as […]