Category: Events

Niagara Glen Nature Centre Hike

Join Nichole Brennan, Silvia Beram, and the hiking crew for a spectacular hike along the Niagara River, offering breathtaking views of the Gorge. Whether you want to catch up on current events at work or simply enjoy the scenic walk, this hike is designed for everyone.  If commuting from Oakville is a concern, please contact […]

Join us for our 3rd annual Co-Ed Softball Tournament!!!

All skill levels welcome! Register as a group, a team, or individually as we will make a team for you! +1’s are welcomed and encouraged again so find a buddy, spouse, partner and REGISTER NOW!! Registrations, questions, and/or concerns can be directed to Lisa Allen-Dennis via email Soft707ball@yahoo.com Spectators, family and cheerleaders are all welcome!!  […]

Retirement Incentive- Deadline May 29th 2025

Brothers and Sisters, Recently, 179 of our production members who just became or will become retirement eligible between August 1st 2024 and December 2025 will have received a one-time $50,000.00 lump-sum retirement incentive letter in the mail, asking if they are interested in this opportunity. The letter simply asks if you are interested in this opportunity and provides you with […]

EI Clawbacks – 2024 Tax Year

IMPORTANT– (Please note before applying) : To receive a SUB reimbursement for an EI clawback, you must have line item “Social Benefit Repayment” (line 42200) on your 2024 Notice of Assessment after you have filed you taxes. If you do not have “Social Benefit Repayment” (line 42200), then you may be required to pay further […]

Benefit Audits

For those who retire on a Commuted Value Pension where you take the entire amount of your pension out of the Ford system to manage the money how you choose, this post is most likely for you specifically. We have had an abundance of our retired members who have taken the CV Pension calling in […]

Women’s Self Defense Course

Unifor Halton Action Centre is offering a self-defense course will be a powerful way to help women in Local 707 and 1256 to build confidence and feel empowered. Such programs often teach not only physical techniques but also self-awareness, assertiveness, and personal safety strategies. Empowering women through self-defense training can lead to increased confidence and […]

ERIC JOHN MEMORIAL BURSARY-for sons and daughters of Unifor Skilled Trades

ERIC JOHN MEMORIAL BURSARY In memory of Brother Eric John (1923-2009), who passed away on December 5, 2009. Eric dedicated his working life to making the world a better place in any way he could. He held many elected positions in the UAW and CAW, from 1954. The most recent position he held was as […]

Day of Mourning- April 28th 2025

Although we are no longer affiliated with the Canadian Labour Congress, the Ontario Federation of Labour and the Oakville and District Labour Council, we as a local union still maintain our strong ties and friendships with those involved in those organizations. The Day of Mourning is a day in which we take time to Mourn […]

Message from the Unifor Auto and Independent Parts Supplier Councils

On April 3, the Trump Administration imposed tariffs of 25% on all Canadian-assembled vehicles exported to the United States. The tariffs will be applied to the total value of non-U.S. content in the vehicle, if that vehicle complies with CUSMA trade agreement rules (we understand that all vehicles built by Unifor members meet that CUSMA […]

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 […]