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, […]
SUB Payment Issues
SUB Update PP21 – Holiday / Partial SUB The Union has identified an error in the calculation of the SUB payment for PP21. This is the week of May 13-17, 2024. If you were paid 8 hours holiday and a partial SUB, it is possible that the SUB amount paid to you was short. We […]
Unifor Local 707 Plant Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Ford Council- June 2024 Update
Brothers & Sisters, As reported during the April 21st Union meeting, discussions with the company regarding the EV extension slowed during the last couple weeks of May. However, as we move into June, we anticipate discussions to pick up as we work towards a final resolve. Our approach continues to be multi-layered. Further to our […]
SUB Pay Adjustments
Brothers & Sisters Many of you may have recently or may in the near future receive a retroactive SUB payment or payments. The SUB payment(s) are usually small amounts (example: $12 or $18) Reason for these retroactive SUB Payments. Recently our In-plant Committee asked the company to review 2023 and 2024 SUB payments. The review […]
EI REPORTING DURING LAYOFF WEEK WITH A HOLIDAY PP21 and PP22
Brothers and Sisters, There are a few scenarios that members may fall into for these layoff weeks. Please read below to see which scenario best describes your situation. #1– You were laid off PP20, May 5-11, 2024, and you worked your last scheduled shift the week of April 29 to May 3, 2024, or had […]
Unifor Local 707 Plant Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Ford Council -EV Transition Update for Oakville
Brothers and Sisters, Since the announcement of the Oakville Assembly Plant retool period being extended, the union leadership have continued to explore ways to lessen the impact on your pay and job security for this extended downtime – building on the protections negotiated with Ford in our 2023 collective agreement. We have met with the […]
Message to Unifor Local 707 Members at Oakville Assembly
News that the Oakville Assembly Plant retool period is extended was not what anyone at the National, the Local, Ford Council or on the shop floor expected or wanted to hear from the company. The information we have today is far different than the information provided by Ford Motor Company at the bargaining table as […]
Join the March and Protest on May 30th to save our Public Medicare
Brothers & Sisters, The Fightback is On. Either we save our public medicare now, or we are going to lose it. Join the March and Protest on May 30th and send a message to the Ford government & Ontario’s Legislature that cannot be ignored. In Toronto: Gather at 12 p.m. noon at the south side […]
Unifor Local 707 -2024 Earth Day Raffle Event -April 21
Dear Brothers and Sisters, We as part of the Unifor Local 707 Environmental Committee are excited to announce our upcoming Earth Day raffle event, where you can win fantastic prizes while supporting a great local cause. We will see you at April’s General Memebership meeting at the hall starting at 10 am, as we kick […]