Lana Payne to advocate to protect jobs as member of federal Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations
Unifor National President Lana Payne will advocate for bold federal action to protect Canadian jobs, rebuild domestic capacity, and put workers at the centre of Canada’s industrial strategy as a member of the new federal Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations. “This is a consequential time for our country. More than a year into Trump’s trade […]
OAC Benefit Rep Report- Recalled to Work and then on lay-off again?
Welcome back to all those that have been recalled for training or job bidding. *Returning to work will activate the General Wage Increase (GWI), the current Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), as well as the Guaranteed Annual Income Credit Units (for SUB credits). If you have been recalled to work, arrive on-site for either […]
OAC Plant Chairperson & Local President Report- Recall & Job Production Bid
Brothers and Sisters, The Company has advised that the job bid process will begin on Wednesday, April 15. Details regarding your individual recall date and reporting time will be communicated via robo call within the next few days. In addition, relevant information—including Job Ads—will be posted on the OAC Care Site. https://azureford.sharepoint.com/sites/oevccare/ Upon your return […]
Our hospitals are not theirs to privatize
The Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) is the province’s leading public health care advocacy group, with a long history of grassroots mobilization to protect and improve the public system. Its mandate includes resisting privatization, demanding adequate funding, and ensuring that health care remains universal, accessible, and not-for-profit. Below is some information regarding an event taking place […]
General Membership Meeting Notice- April 19, 2026
Message from OAC Plant Chairperson- Preparation for Production Job Bid
Brothers and Sisters, Please take a moment to ensure your contact information with the company is up to date. This is important to make sure you receive all communications without delay. If you need to update your information, please contact the company directly a oachelp@ford.com Details regarding the upcoming job postings and job bid are […]
Unifor Halton Action Centre -Closes Friday March 27, 2026
Brothers, Sisters and Members, While you should have already heard, through the Unifor Halton Action Centre Newsletters or at our General Membership Meetings, I am writing to formally inform you that the Unifor Halton Action Centre will officially close after Friday March 27, 2026. Our Action Centre first opened its doors on May 27, 2024, […]
Risk to Canadian jobs remains at crisis level despite U.S. Supreme Court ruling
TORONTO- The U.S. Supreme Court ruling to strike down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) represents a legal rebuke of presidential overreach but does nothing to resolve the ongoing trade crisis threatening Canadian jobs and key industrial sectors. “This ruling exposes how abusive and legally flawed the IEEPA tariffs were, but […]
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, […]
Two Day Microsoft Office course!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/microsoft-excelword-with-pcworks-tickets-1980397823200?aff=oddtdtcreator Join PC Works and the Halton Action Centre for an engaging two day Microsoft Office course! Over the two day’s, you’ll learn to create and manage files in Excel, Word, and Outlook, taking your skills to new levels. The course starts on Monday November 26th and finish on the 27th, with six hours each day. Space is […]
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 […]
Call to Action – Solidarity Demonstration at the Brampton Assembly Plant and CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll
Canada’s auto industry is under direct attack. President Trump has made it clear he wants our auto jobs on U.S. soil—and now automakers are caving to his pressure by shifting production south of the border. And it doesn’t stop at auto. Trump is taking aim at the foundation of Canada’s industrial economy—forestry, steel, aluminum, heavy […]
Unifor Stellantis Council Statement on Brampton Assembly Plant
October 17th 2025- Unifor Stellantis Council Statement on Brampton Assembly Plant Unifor’s Stellantis Council, representing more than 8,000 members working at Stellantis facilities across Canada, strongly condemn the company’s decision to relocate future J4U (Jeep Compass) vehicle production from Brampton, Ontario to the United States. Stellantis’ decision is an egregious violation of the company’s collective […]
Hope in Every Step – Join us in raising awareness and funds for Halton Women’s Place – November 1 2025
Brothers and Sisters, Unifor Local 707 is once again a proud sponsor of Hope in Every Step this year, a walk to end violence against women. We’ve created a team page for members who would like to donate and/or participate. All contributions go directly to Halton Women’s Place, supporting women and children in need. Thank […]
Unifor Local 707 -Scholarship Program for Dependent Children
