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CPR Training – March 26

Join us for another CPR/First Aid Level C course where you’ll gain essential lifesaving skills! This comprehensive course covers vital techniques for responding to emergencies, including CPR for adults, children, and infants, as well as how to manage choking, bleeding, and other critical situations. Whether you’re a new participant or looking to refresh your skills, […]

Working at Heights – March 20

Welcome to our Working at Heights event! Join us for a hands-on experience to learn all about working at heights. Whether you’re a newbie or a pro, this event is perfect for anyone looking to improve their skills in a safe and interactive environment. Our expert instructors will guide you through all the essentials of […]

Safe Food Handling – April 2, 2025

Welcome to the Safe Food Handling Course brought to you by Halton Public Health! In this course, you’ll gain essential knowledge and skills for ensuring food safety, whether you’re cooking in a restaurant or at home. Understanding the best practices for handling food is crucial for preventing foodborne illnesses and ensuring the health of yourself […]

U.S. tariffs an economic call-to-arms for Canada

TORONTO—The unjust imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods by U.S. President Donald Trump is an economic call-to-arms for Canada says Unifor. “After months of taunts and threats that have already hurt investment decisions and jobs in Canada, Trump has fired the first shot in a full-on trade war and now every Canadian politician, business leader, […]

Unifor Local 707 Plant Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Ford Council- February 2025 Update

Brothers and Sisters, The Auto industry in Canada since 2020 has received significant investments that are reshaping and growing our industry but also creating an increase level of complexity and instability for many Unifor members and workers.    Unifor National President Lana Payne and senior Unifor leadership have identified a need for the National Union to […]

2025 Unifor Local 707 CNOY Walk -Update

Brothers & Sisters, Today, our Local built on last years efforts to aid our communities with our 2nd annual Unifor Local 707 Coldest Night of the Year walk which raised funds to support Food for Life – Halton and Hamilton’s leading food rescue and food security charity that helps redirect a surplus of healthy foods to the communities […]

Provincial Election Day is Today

Election Day is today, Thursday, February 27. Here are all the details you need to cast your ballot. When to Vote Thursday, February 27, 9 AM to 9 PM (Eastern Time). Where to Vote You must cast your ballot at your assigned voting location—click here to find your assigned voting location. Find your assigned voting […]

Retiring with $50,000 Retirement Incentive? Contact Service Canada

Brothers & Sisters, If you are retiring soon or have recently retired, and are receiving the $50K Retirement incentive, it is important that you contact Service Canada.  Inform Service Canada agent that you would like to end your EI claim due to your retirement.  You can inform the government that you will be receiving a […]

Pink Shirt Day- February 26th, 2025

On February 26, 2025 we encourage everyone to practice kindness and wear pink to symbolize that you DO NOT tolerate bullying. Pink Shirt Day falls on the last Wednesday of February every year.  It was inspired by an act of kindness in small-town Nova Scotia by two teenage friends who organized a high school protest […]

RSI Awareness Day- WSIB and Joint H&S Committee Report

International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day, also known as RSI Awareness Day, is observed annually on the last day of February (February 28 in common years and February 29 in leap years). It was created to raise awareness of a rather common type of injury that nevertheless does not receive nearly enough attention. Industries with […]

Human Trafficking Awareness Day- February 22nd

Standing against human trafficking Every year, Human Trafficking Awareness Day, observed annually on February 22, serves as a solemn reminder of the ongoing fight against one of the most egregious violations of human rights—modern-day slavery. Together, we must take action to eradicate human trafficking in all its forms. Human trafficking is a serious issue in Canada […]

Arrowhead Provincial park

Yesterday’s trip to Arrowhead Provincial Park! While it was cold, it was a great day to enjoy the beauty of winter by hiking, skating, cross-country or skiing, with family and friends.

Provincial Election- Advanced Voting ends Saturday Feb 22nd

The Ontario provincial election is underway, and you can cast your vote early. Here’s everything you need to know: Advanced Voting Starts February 20th You can vote at any advance voting location in your electoral district between Thursday, February 20th and Saturday, February 22nd. Advanced voting locations will be open from 10 AM to 8 […]