Unifor is in Ottawa this week!
Unifor is in Ottawa this week! Add your name to support workers’ demands. Members, Workers are in Ottawa meeting with more than 110 Members of Parliament, Ministers and federal decision-makers. Unifor is delivering a bold message this week: Act now to make investments and implement policies that will bolster and support workers and their families […]
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Oakville’s Jose Garcia marks 50 Years of Service with Ford of Canada and Local 707
On August 7, 2022, Jose Garcia, a Small Tools Repairperson with the Oakville Assembly Complex, marked his 50-year work anniversary with Ford of Canada, becoming the first member of Unifor Local 707 to achieve this incredible milestone, Since his first day at Ontario Truck Plant in 1972, Jose has taken each role “by the wheel”, […]
McMaster Labour Studies Unifor Education Schedule Fall 2022
Please open either of the attached files (one is a PDF, other is Word) to check out the course schedule for the fall of 2022 McMaster Labour Studies Bryce Thompson Education Chairperson Unifor Local 707
707 Reporter Summer 2022
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimation
Brothers and Sisters March 21st marks the recognition of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The theme for this year is Voices for Action against Racism, this should draw our attention towards transformative change for Racial Justice and Equality. Lets take this opportunity to reflect on the fact that while progress has been […]
By-Election Alternate Steward – Chassis 7- B Shift
Online Education for Auto Workers!
Bryce Thompson Education Chairperson Unifor Local 707
Sept 30th -Every Child Matters- Orange T-Shirts
Every year on September 30th, people across Canada wear orange to honour and raise awareness about the history and legacies of the residential school system in Canada. As many of you know, Indigenous Residential Schools were operated across Canada between 1831 and 1996, where survivors of these schools are alive today and attempting to find strength in family […]
President’s Message – OAC Returns to work Monday June 28, 2021
The company has announced that production at the Oakville Assembly Complex will resume on Monday, June 28, 2021. Today or tomorrow they will be making robo-calls, indicating our return to work and start times. Departmental, shift scheduled start times and tentative hours of work for the week beginning Monday June 28, 2021 are attached below. Mark Sciberras President […]
2020 Benefit Booklet Update
2020, benefits, benefit booklet, update
Retiree Impact – George Markow
Recording Secretary Report – March 12, 2021 Brothers and Sisters I would like to introduce you to Local 707 Retiree, Brother George Markow! George was born April 14, 1921 in Russia to Finnish parents. He was conscripted into the Soviet military and subsequently caught by the Nazi’s and spent 2.5 years as a prisoner of […]
UNIFOR MEMBERS RATIFY CONTRACT WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY ON 3 Yr DEAL
Thanks to the memberships of Unifor Locals 707, 200, 240, 584, 1087 and 1324 for participating in this historic Ratification Vote with 80% of eligible voters participating in the process across the country. The majority of those who voted, voted in favour of ratifying this historic deal. With 81 % voting in favour, the new […]
President’s Message – Friday August 28, 2020
President’s Message Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)/ COVID-19 Paid Downtime Absence payment Brothers and Sisters, Unfortunately, due to the unexpected temporary lay-off at the Oakville Assembly Complex the Local Union was required to ask that the company to further delay the CEWS or COVID-19 Paid Downtime Absence payment. This request was to ensure the payment […]
707 Reporter Summer 2020
Starting with this issue of the 707 Reporter, we will be making it available online for members to view. If you choose to be removed from the mailer, that option will be made available also. The format will be in .pdf version and will look like a link where it says to “download”. We will […]