Update- July 17th – 2026 Unifor/Ford RATIFICATION MEETING AND VOTE
Dear Sisters and Brothers of Unifor Local 707, As you are aware, our union has reached a tentative agreement with Ford Motor Company (Unifor reaches tentative agreement with Ford Motor Company – Unifor Auto Talks 2026 ) . This notice is to advise you that a union Ratification meeting and vote will take place on […]
Unifor Local 707 Departmental Committeeperson Report – Schedule ALL your remaining Vacation pay
Brothers and Sisters, With the year coming to an end, just as we did last year – we would like to advise and remind everyone that if you have vacation entitlement that hasn’t been scheduled, do so before PP50. *Note: Do not reschedule any vacation pay in PP 51 PP 52 and/or PP 53 if […]
Unifor Local 707 Departmental Committeeperson Report – Schedule ALL your remaining Vacation pay
Brothers and Sisters, With the year coming to an end, we would like to advise and remind everyone that if you have vacation entitlement that hasn’t been scheduled, do so before PP50. *Note: Do not reschedule any vacation pay in PP 51 and/or PP 52 if you are planning to travel out of the country […]
Body Build Committeeperson Report December 2023
Brothers & Sisters, With the dust settling on bargaining and with the influence of UAW bargaining closing. I believe after reflection our members will come to realize that our agreement coming out of 2023 bargaining is the best to date in the history of our local. Having been a member of the UAW, CAW and […]
Scholarship Program for Dependent Children
Comprehensive Summary of Tentative Agreement.
A reminder that you can download a comprehensive summary of the details of the tentative agreement live as of this morning at 6:00 am ET at autotalks.ca/ford. https://autotalks.uniforautohub.ca/ford?fbclid=IwAR0bLSbv2zTzz7HmJD_BSww0hu4Ior3GgEqRXY2vsufatYPMcFsQcpFcBAQ
Unifor reaches tentative agreement with Ford Motor Company
Hello Unifor auto members, Your bargaining committee has successfully reached a tentative agreement with Ford Motor Company this evening. Your bargaining committee is proudly and unanimously recommending this tentative agreement with elected representatives from Local 707 in Oakville, Locals 200 and 240 in Windsor, Locals 584 and 1324 in Paris, Casselman and Bramalea, and Local […]
2023 Union Cards are coming soon! Is your address updated with the local?
707 Reporter Volume 63 Number 1
Tim Batke Editor Unifor Local 707
Body Build Committeeperson’s Report
Brothers & Sisters, I would like to welcome everyone back after yet another week’s layoff. Year to date the membership has been faced with 19 weeks down time thus far. Rebalance Period: With the launch of the new model year the Company has indicated that it will be reducing one (1) job in Body Build. […]
Body Build Report – June 23, 2021
Brothers & Sisters, I hope this report finds everyone healthy and safe. Since the pandemic our members have dealt with 26 weeks down time and the stress associated with the added restrictions / protocols. Although these times have been difficult for many of our members and loved ones. It has given us a new appreciation […]
COVID-19 Safety Protocol Reminders
Brothers and Sisters, As the second wave of pandemic goes through Ontario, we must continue to be vigilant to prevent and reduce the spread of this virus in our communities and workplace. The best way for us to do this is follow established COVID-19 safety protocols. The Union leadership and Company management ask that you […]
Body Committee Person Report -January 2020
Body & MSC Report I hope everyone had an enjoyable Christmas holiday break with their families and loved ones. #1 Shift Reduction / Re-balance Cavass: The re-balance/ reduction of the #1 shift canvass has been completed. As expected with such a large reduction in workforce there were problems that needed to be overcome and corrected […]
Body Committee Person Report – December 2019
Body Shop / MSC Report I would like to take this opportunity to address and update our members on some issues as they pertain to the Company’s action of reducing the #1 Shift and rebalances in the Body Shop. Elimination of the Flex: With the build of the Flex ending there will be approximately 39 […]
Body Committee Person Report – November 2018
Delayed Rebalance Canvass: Although the 100-day letter closed out on September 30th, 2018, there has been a delay in the open job canvass for displaced members due to job reductions. This delay is caused by two un-resolved job disputes in Body 2, the Rail Cap and Header Load jobs. We are hoping to close out […]