Category: Events

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 […]

U.S. tariffs an economic call-to-arms for Canada

TORONTO—The unjust imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods by U.S. President Donald Trump is an economic call-to-arms for Canada says Unifor. “After months of taunts and threats that have already hurt investment decisions and jobs in Canada, Trump has fired the first shot in a full-on trade war and now every Canadian politician, business leader, […]

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

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 […]