Unifor warns Bill C-39 will infringe on workers’ Charter-protected right to strike
Unifor pledges to vigorously oppose infringements on the right to strike that are contained in Bill C-39 and calls on MPs from all parties to stand with workers. “At a time when we should be standing together as a country to fend off attacks from the Trump trade war, workers and their unions must now […]
Retiree Honour Roll Dinner Dance – October 24th , 2026 Recognizing Ian Parry
Notice of upcoming Retiree Dinner Dance. Looking forward to another great turnout. Get your tickets early so we can be prepared for an evening of fun and celebration. This year we will be honouring Ian Parry for his long standing membership and contributions to Local 707.
Unifor ‘Built Here. For Here.’ campaign highlights benefits of joining a Made-in-Canada union
As workers across Canada navigate the impacts of the U.S. trade war and increased economic uncertainty, Unifor’s new nationwide campaign, ‘Built Here. For Here.’, underscores why having a made-in-Canada union matters more than ever. “Every worker benefits from a union,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Unifor is proud of the benefits it provides as a […]
707 Reporter-September 2026
Message from OAC Plant Chairperson – Layoff Recall Update
As indicated in my previous communication, I will continue to provide updates as recalls take place. Ford Motor Company advised us today that 12 additional members currently on indefinite layoff will be recalled effective September 28, 2026, in order to support manpower requirements in the plant. On September 28, our most senior member on layoff […]
Unifor Local 707 – 46th Oakville Terry Fox Run
Brothers & Sisters, Thank You I would like to sincerely thank everyone who participated in or donated to the 46th annual Oakville Terry Fox Run. Thanks to your incredible support, our Unifor Local 707 teams have now raised over $14,650 for cancer research over the past three years. Every step we take and every dollar […]
Every Child Matters- September 30th -Orange Shirt Day
Hello Brothers and Sisters, Next Wednesday, September 30th, is Orange Shirt Day, a day dedicated to commemorating and acknowledging the survivors of Residential Schools in Canada, as well as honouring their families and communities. We invite you to join the BIWOC Committee at our local membership meeting on September 27th by wearing an ,” Every […]
Fight for Forestry Jobs
Unifor is fighting to protect good jobs amidst a perfect storm of crises impacting Canadian forestry. A combination of economic, environmental, and global challenges continues to destabilize Canada’s forestry sector. The softwood lumber dispute and the threat of further tariffs have intensified a trade war that may cause disastrous repercussions. Unifor is actively engaged in […]
2026 Terry Fox Run- Join the Unifor Local 707 Team – SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20th, 2026
Brothers and Sisters, We are getting ready for Sunday September 20, 2026 and sending out a final call to invite our members to show up and show support as we once again participate as a Union to raise awareness for Cancer research. We would love to see as many members join us as possible. If […]
General Membership Meeting – September 27, 2026
Take back the Night solidarity march-September 17th
Brothers and Sisters, Take Back the Night (TBTN) is a solidarity march toward a future free from sexual and gender-based violence. A global movement, TBTN is dedicated to standing up, raising awareness and honouring survivors. Join us as we march forward together, building safer and stronger communities for everyone. For those interested, Unifor Local 707 will […]
Holiday Market
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, you can find the general information and application form here: https://forms.gle/7ck1hzrpj7MUhc3eA ———————————————————————- For all other inquiries, please reach out to upchm707@gmail.com Hayley Sofia
Voting in Canada. Something needs to change!
Like it or not, we’re surrounded by politics. It’s in our daily newscasts, our social media feeds, our family dinner conversations and our “water cooler” talk around the office or workplace. However, all of this exposure to politics has not resulted in an engaged population on election day. Maybe it’s burnout. Maybe it’s cynicism. Maybe […]
Retiree Dinner Dance – October 24th , 2026
Notice of upcoming Retiree Dinner Dance. Looking forward to another great turnout. Get your tickets early so we can be prepared for an evening of fun and celebration.
Unifor Local 707 Plant Chairperson and Ford Council Vice Chairperson – August Update
Brothers and Sisters, I would like to acknowledge and thank everyone who attended and participated in our ratification meeting on July 12 in Hamilton. It spoke volumes about the importance of this round of bargaining, given our plant’s transition from retooling into the launch phase, as well as the overall state of the auto industry […]