Category: Events

Local Bargaining Committee Report- On-site Daycare feasibility Survey

Brothers & Sisters, During 2023 negotiations the Company and the Union agreed to conduct a joint survey to determine usage levels and subsequent feasibility of on-site daycare. We encourage all those interested in utilizing an on-site childcare service to participate in this initial assessment. Your input is crucial for future dialogue and potential outreach. Please […]

Pink Shirt Day-February 28th 2024

As we approach February 28, Pink Shirt Day, we stand firm in our commitment to fostering communities of respect and inclusivity. Pink Shirt Day originated from an inspiring act of kindness in 2007, when a group of students in Nova Scotia rallied behind a fellow student who was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. Since […]

Union Benefit Report-February 1st 2024

Sisters & Brothers, It has been an extremely busy start to 2024 in the Benefit Office with 3 layoff weeks in the past month (2023 PP52, 2024 PP3 & PP4), and retirement incentives being offered to members who are pension eligible. Please be patient during this time, as I am returning your calls and/or emails. […]

Declaration of Intent Letter-Acceptance of the 2024 Retirement Incentive

Brothers and Sisters, If you were canvassed for the Retirement Incentive and returned your Interest letter to Labour Relations prior to December 15th, 2023, you should now have received your Declaration of Intent Letter from the Company. For everyone that attend a Retirement Incentive Information seminar you will have received this Declaration of Intent letter […]

Retirement Incentive Information Seminars at our Local Union Hall

Greetings Members, On Sunday January 7, 2024 and subsequently Sunday January 14, 2024 the local union was happy to hold our two Retirement Incentive information seminars at our Local Union Hall. The sessions were attended by over 350 members and their spouses who all listened to the valuable resources being delivered by Unifor Local 707 […]

Employment Insurance Regular Benefits and Reference Code for 2-Week lay-off commencing January 8th, 2024

Employment Insurance (EI) Regular Benefits Please follow these basic guidelines to help ensure your EI application goes smoothly.  The Reference code provided will be active December 16, 2023 until January 25, 2024 Here is a checklist to assist you (NOTE: If you have an OPEN claim and you have continued your reports, just continue your reports.) Make an ONLINE application for Regular benefits on the Service Canada website. […]

United Way 50/50 Draw Winner

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets in the 50/50 draw to support the UWHH. The winning ticket was drawn at the Sunday December 17th General Membership meeting. Ticket #2284 The winner has been contacted and will be in to pick up their cheque for $10,935.00 on Wednesday December 20th. Keep an eye on this […]

Presidents Message- Retirement Incentives

Brothers and Sisters Many of our most senior members who are retirement eligible will have received a one-time $50,000.00 lump-sum retirement incentive letter asking if they are interested in this opportunity. The letter simply asks if you are interested in this opportunity and provides you with the option to attend one of our two Retirement […]

PEL Course Schedule

WE ARE TEMPORARILY NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE PEL COURSES. CHECK BACK IN 2026 for Courses being offered. Please fill out the downloadable form below. Dave Millar Vice President Unifor Local 707 905-844-6431 vp1@uniforlocal707.ca

Body Build Committeeperson Report December 2023

Brothers & Sisters, With the dust settling on bargaining and with the influence of UAW bargaining closing. I believe after reflection our members will come to realize that our agreement coming out of 2023 bargaining is the best to date in the history of our local. Having been a member of the UAW, CAW and […]