Sickness & Accident Benefits regarding COVID-19 effective August 1, 2022
707 Ford Unit Members, As you know, the Company implemented the waiving of the waiting period under the S&A benefit provisions of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for COVID-19 cases in March 2020. Consistent with the lifting of the COVID-19 measures both internally at Ford and externally across Canada, we will notice that the Company […]
Ford Motor Company Announcement: Update to their Mandatory Vaccine Policy
Ford of Canada- COVID-19 Update-re: Daily Self Certification Survey
Ford of Canada changes to COVID-19 Protocols
President’s Message-Temporary Lay-off continues into week of November 8th
Brothers & Sisters, The Company has informed the Local 707 President’s office that the temporary Production lay-off, that commencing November 1st , will continue for the week begining November 8th, 2021. The Company will once again, contact members affected by the temporary lay-off through a robo-call. Infomation about Employment Insurance and Supplemental Unemployment benefits have been […]
Unifor’s Response to COVID-19 prevention measures in the D3 workplaces
President’s Message- Temporary Lay-off- Commencing November 1st 2021
Brothers & Sisters, The Company has informed the Local 707 President’s office of a temporary Production lay-off, commencing November 1st , 2021. The Company will be contacting members affected by the temporary lay-off through a robo-call. Further infomation about Employment Insurance and Supplemental Unemployment benefits will follow on our website over the next few days. President, Unifor […]
Local 707 Ford Council Bargaining Committee Message- Regarding Company’s Mandatory Vaccination Policy -October 19, 2021
Brothers and Sisters, On Thursday October 14 the Ford Motor Company of Canada put out a communication indicating that a Mandatory Vaccination Policy would be implemented across all Canadian facilities. Since that communication, your Local Bargaining Committee has been in ongoing discussions with Ford/Unifor Bargaining Council. Late in the day on Monday October 18 the […]
President’s Message-Production Shutdown effective Monday May 31st 2021
Brothers & Sisters, Ford’s North American plants continue to be affected by the global semiconductor shortage, just as other automakers and industries around the world. As a result of this continued part shortage, today the Ford Motor Company announced temporary lay-offs at multiple production facilities. At Oakville Assembly Complex, production will cease effective Monday May […]
Presidents Message- Production and Skilled Trades lay-off- Notification
Brothers and Sisters, The Company has formally informed the Local 707 President’s office and Local 707 membership of the following temporary Production and Skilled Trades lay-offs. For those that have to start a new Employment Insurance claim or need to re-open their existing claim (as you previously declared that you returned to work full time), […]
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 […]
E.I. Concerns and Response from our Union.
Many of you may have recently received a letter stating that your claim has now ended. This is due to the CERB program coming to an end. Service Canada shut down most claims with the thought that if anyone was still in need of benefits they could simply make a new application. So, if your […]
CEWS Repayment Info
CEWS REPAYMENT INFORMATION The CEWS (or wage Subsidy) has been paid out by the Ford Motor Company. This will show up as a separate deposit in your account. You will receive a separate pay stub with a breakdown of your payment and all deductions. The CEWS will be identified on your pay stub as CDPA […]
President’s Message – Friday August 28, 2020
President’s Message Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)/ COVID-19 Paid Downtime Absence payment Brothers and Sisters, Unfortunately, due to the unexpected temporary lay-off at the Oakville Assembly Complex the Local Union was required to ask that the company to further delay the CEWS or COVID-19 Paid Downtime Absence payment. This request was to ensure the payment […]
Skilled Trades Chairperson Report- May 22, 2020
Brothers and Sisters, I am happy to report, this week we welcomed back the Skilled Trades. The last eight weeks have been unprecedented times, never before have we experienced anything like this. After lengthy discussions with the company, I ensured that Skilled Trades were able to return to work as safely as possible. Once they […]