Local 707-BIWOC Committee -Drive to support Farm Workers
Once again, our Local BIWOC committee will be advocating support for our Niagara Farm Workers, who work tirelessly all seasons to put fresh fruits and vegetables on our table. At our next general membership meeting February 23rd we will be raising funds for these workers, as the committee will be selling: – Jamaican beef patties – $3.50 […]
Unifor Local 707 Office & Halton Action Centre – Closed for Family Day Holiday
Brothers & Sisters, The Unifor Local 707 Office & Halton Action Centre will be closed for the Monday, February 17th Family Day Holiday. The office and action centre will reopen and resume usual hours on Tuesday February 18th. In Solidarity Mark Sciberras President, Unifor Local 707
UNIFOR WOMEN’S SKILLED TRADES & TECHNOLOGY AWARENESS PROGRAM
Sisters of Local 707 (in Production), Are you interested in the Skilled Trades? The Unifor Women’s Skilled Trades and Technology Awareness Program in 2025. June 22-27, 2025 – Registration Deadline: April 4th, 2025 September 14-19, 2025 – Registration Deadline: April 4th, 2025 November 2-7, 2025 – Registration Deadline: April 4th, 2025 at the Unifor Family […]
Join us for our 2nd Annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk -February 28th 2025
Brothers and Sisters, As many of you will have noticed, homelessness is more and more prevalent in our communities and not just bigger cities. CNOY (Coldest Night of the Year) is a 5km walk where tens of thousands of Canadians step outside the warmth and comfort of home to shine a light of welcome and […]
Unifor defends workers amidst Ontario election
Members, Ontario voters have been pushed into a provincial election while facing an unknown future because of President Trump’s crushing tariff threats. The ongoing threat of sweeping tariffs of 25% on Canadian goods and 10% on energy imported to the United States has thrown our country into instability. Just the potential of tariffs is causing […]
Unifor pushes to protect jobs as new tariff deadline is set
Unifor is calling on Canadians to stay united and remain on guard following the delay of tariffs on Canadian goods exported to the U.S. by 30-days. “The tariffs may be paused but the union’s work to protect our members’ jobs has not,” said National President Lana Payne. “The ongoing tariff threat alone is designed to […]
Unifor Auto Council and Unifor Independent Parts Supplier Council statement on U.S. Tariffs
For more than 60 years, the Canadian and American auto industries have depended on each other. Together, we build best-in-class cars and trucks that remain the envy of the world. Unionized autoworkers fought for and won gold standard collective agreements that created good jobs, raised living standards and built strong, vibrant communities. Two-way trade in […]
Buy Canadian- Message from your Local President
Brothers & Sisters, The recent uncertainty surrounding our trade agreement with the U.S. has been troubling for all of us, our families and Canadians across the country. Which is why, now more than ever, we must influence change, by using our income to support companies that invest and employ Canadian’s, producing Canadian products. Whether it […]
Lana Payne statement on U.S. tariff pause
Trump’s tariff announcement was a turning point for our country. The President declared economic war on Canadian workers and our country. There is no turning back. No one should let their guard down at this 30-day pause on the tariffs. The threat of tariffs and therefore the continued threat of economic harm to the workers […]
Black History Month Statement 2025
This February, Unifor proudly celebrates Black History Month by honoring the remarkable achievements and contributions of our members who strengthen our union, communities, and country every single day. We recognize the important work of Unifor members, BIWOC committee activists, and Racial Justice Advocates who champion equity and inclusion year-round. The 2025 Canadian theme for the […]
Leadec Unit- Racial Justice Advocate Position Available
February 23, 2025- General Membership Meeting Notice
January 28, 2025- EI/SUB Information Seminar
Brothers & Sisters, Since October 2024 we have held 3 EI/SUB Information seminars. To date, we have had over 800 members attend to gain more information and knowledge regarding their claims and status of their claims. As members will continue to exhaust Employment Insurance Benefit Entitlements, we are providing another educational EI/SUB Information Seminar on: […]
Basic Computer Skills Training – February
Enhance your computer skills in our new 4-week session! February 4, 11, 18, 25 2 hours per week Please make sure you are able to make every session as seats are limited to 10 per class Topics Covered: Outlook Email Excel Word And more! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this […]
A Message from your Unifor National President- January 10th 2025
Unifor members, As Donald Trump’s inauguration fast approaches, the incoming U.S. President continues to make serious threats that would hurt Canadian workers, jobs, our economy and the country itself while making an ever expanding list of unreasonable demands. Trump’s threat to impose massive tariffs on Canadian exports to the U.S. would do untold damage to […]