Category: Education

Opening door to Chinese EV risks future of Canada’s auto sector  

January 16, 2026 TORONTO–The Canadian government’s decision to open the door to China-owned EV imports poses extreme risk to Canadian auto jobs and the future of our entire auto sector. “This is a self-inflicted wound to an already injured Canadian auto industry,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Providing a foothold to cheap Chinese EVs, […]

Skilled Trades Union Education March 9-13, 2026

Greetings!Please see the attached information packages regarding the upcoming Skilled Trades Union Education Program for Spring 2026 taking place the week of March 9-13, 2026. This will announce the updated session (Phase V) of the Skilled Trades Union Education Program. We welcome all active Skilled Trades members to apply to attend the UPDATED UNIFOR STUEP program. Lost time […]

A CAMPAIGN TO FIGHT FOR INJURED WORKERS

WORKERS COMPENSATION COMMITTEE The Worker’s compensation committee has been forging ties and supporting injured worker groups in Ontario to fight for injured workers. The National Health & Safety department is in the process of building a WSIB guide to assist injured workers. This Guide will be rolled out later in 2026 and the WSIB committee […]

ONLINE EDUCATION FOR UNIFOR AUTO WORKERS!

ONLINE EDUCATION FOR UNIFOR AUTO WORKERS! The Unifor-McMaster University Labour Studies Program is designed for Unifor auto workers. As a Unifor member working at GM, Ford or Stellantis, you can take online education from the comfort of your home, with fellow auto workers around the province, and work towards a university certificate. Why not try […]

Winners of the Unifor Local 707- 2025 Scholarship Program

Congratulations to Our 2025 Scholarship Winners! We’re thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Unifor Local 707 scholarships! These awards were drawn randomly at our November 16th General Membership meeting from eligible applicants as part of our commitment to supporting education and opportunity for our members and their families. Our lucky winners (parent/member) are: […]

McMaster Labour Studies Fall/Winter 2025

Dear Unifor McMaster School of Labour Studies certificate students, Please make sure to read this entire email as it contains important information. This semester we will continue to do things a little differently. You will sign up for each course individually. If you sign up and do not attend, you will not get credit for […]

McMaster Labour Studies Spring 2025

Dear Unifor McMaster School of Labour Studies certificate students, Registration for the third course of the term is now open! Please make sure to read this entire email as it contains important information. This semester we are doing things a little differently. You will sign up for each course individually. Registration windows are: Course 1:How […]

Unifor-McMaster Labour Studies Fall 2024

ALL SPACES HAVE BEEN FILLED FOR ALL CLASSES UNTIL THE NEW YEAR, THANK YOU 707 FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAMS Mike Prosser Education Chairperson Unifor Local 707 mlp1sabres@gmail.com

STUEP Program 2024

Information on this page is for the exclusive use of Skilled Trades Members. Please only apply if you have not previously attended the STUEP Program in Port Elgin. All information is attached in the downloadable links. Please forward all completed applications to Dave Millar at vp1@uniforlocal707.ca if interested in attending. Dave Millar Vice President.

What is COLA?

November 1st 2023 Unifor’s Detroit Three pattern agreement includes a major victory with the reactivation of the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). Unifor Director of Research Angelo DiCaro outlines how COLA works and how it translates to member’s paycheques in this new video.