International Women’s Day rally & march- Saturday March 8th 2025
International Women’s Day -March 8th, 2025 International Women’s Day has been around since the early 1900s. Women’s oppression and inequality were spurring women to become more vocal and active in campaigning for change. In 1908, 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter hours, better pay and voting rights. International Women’s Day is recognized […]
Unifor Local 707 Plant Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Ford Council- January 2025 Update
Brothers & Sisters, Members have been reaching out regarding their vacation entitlement for 2025. For many of our members the vacation entitlement showing in Dayforce is not accurate and does not reflect the negotiated Transition Blueprint Agreement. This issue was identified by your Union Leadership pre-and post-Christmas & New Year Holiday. The Company is currently […]
Working at Heights Workshop – January 14, 2025
Welcome to our Working at Heights event! Join us for a hands-on experience to learn all about working at heights. Whether you’re a newbie or a pro, this event is perfect for anyone looking to improve their skills in a safe and interactive environment. Our expert instructors will guide you through all the essentials of […]
Vacation Pay in PP 50 Vacation Allocation & EI Reporting
Brothers & Sisters, It is important to report all vacation pay issued in PP 50 properly to Service Canada. As failing to do so creates EI overpayments, which if not corrected can possibly lead to penalties and fraud charges. If your vacation pay is more than 40 hours in PP 50 : Calculate each week […]
707 Reporter
Brothers & Sisters, Due to the Postal Strike we are unable to mail the 707 Reporter to your home. As a result we have posted the PDF version below. When postal service resumes, a hardcopy of the 707 Reporter will be mailed to your home. In Solidarity, Tim Batke Editor Unifor Local 707
Unifor Member appreciation day- Canada’s Wonderland Winterfest
National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women Candlelight Vigil Thursday December 5, 2024 – 5:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday, December 5, 2022 5:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Social 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Ceremony Location: 475 North Service Road E. Oakville ON On December 6, 1989, 13 female students and a female administrator at École Polytechnique de Montréal were murdered because they were women. The shocking impact of their deaths led Parliament to designate […]
LEADEC MEMBERS: TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED
Sisters and Brothers of Unifor Local 707 Leadec Unit, Your bargaining committee as well as the Local 200 bargaining committee are pleased to announce that a tentative agreement with Leadec has been reached. We now look forward to presenting the details of the agreement on Saturday October 19th at 1pm sharp. The bargaining committees worked […]
YOGA WITH TIM – September 23, 2024 @ 9:30AM
Sign up today at the below link to join for a new adventure in our ever evolving world of wellness as we invite you to join Yoga Instructor Tim Smith as he helps with agility and mobility at a whole new level for most. For more information, contact Joe Oliveira at the Halton Action Center.
Power on the Stairs
Changes to Monday mornings workout June was about promoting men’s mental and physical health. In July an increase in attendance for both men and women was happening. So Noel has made a change of locationNo longer at the Kenilworth stairs We will now meet at the top of the Chedoke stairs. Park at the bottom […]
Unifor Local 707- 2nd Annual Co-ed Softball Tournament
Unifor Local 707- 2nd Annual Co-ed Softball Tournament DATE: Saturday, September 28 & Sunday, September 29, 2024 LOCATION: Waterdown Memorial Park– 200 Hamilton St N, Waterdown, Provides ample parking, washrooms, playground, skate park, splash pad, grocery store and pharmacy close by REGISTRATION FEE $40 per 707 member $50 for a+1 (must be 18 yrs or […]
Unifor Local 707 Plant Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Ford Council -Company Announcement and Additional Retool Provisions
Brothers and Sisters, Ford Motor Company’s announcement to retool the Oakville Assembly Plant and produce the iconic F-Series Super Duty Truck is a significant change of direction from the original plan to build battery electric vehicles. The announcement will bring the F-Series truck back to Oakville for the first time since 2004. Since early April, […]
Unifor members to build Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks at Oakville plant
July 18, 2024 OAKVILLE—Unifor welcomes today’s announcement that Ford Motor Company will begin production of F-Series Super Duty trucks at the Oakville Assembly Complex in summer 2026 as well as both conventional and electrified versions of the Super Duty later this decade. “This new retooling plan for the Oakville plant addresses our union’s concerns with […]
Second Important – Service Canada EI Update
Brothers and Sisters, On June 19, 2024, we updated our members on the issue with EI regarding last day worked vs. last day paid. If you are a member who received income after the last day worked at OAC on May 3, 2024, you may still be having issues establishing a NEW EI claim. The […]
Important -Service Canada EI Update
Brothers & Sisters, There has been some issue with EI in regard to last day worked vs last day paid. Some members have had trouble establishing a claim and are being asked to contact EI. If you applied for EI benefits and listed your last day of work as the last day you were paid, […]