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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 […]

Annual 3 Pitch Softball Tournament

Come join your sisters and brothers for a fun weekend of 3-Pitch Softball. We are once again hosting a fun for all softball tournament. This year’s tournament will be played at Waterdown Memorial Park. Members, spouses, and children are welcome to sign up. You can sign up as an individual or you can bring an […]

2026 Terry Fox Run- Join the Unifor Local 707 Team – SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20th, 2026

Brothers and Sisters, Since 1981, the annual Terry Fox Run has become a fall tradition, ingrained in our Canadian culture, with more than 650 communities, big and small, urban and rural, English and French, fundraising for cancer research. Almost all of us, personally, through family, friends or co-workers have felt the horrible impact of this […]

President’s Message- 2026 Special Payment for OAC Employees on Indefinite Layoff

Brothers and Sisters, This message is for those Local 707 -Ford Unit members on Indefinite lay-off as of the Monday following ratification who are eligible for the 2026 Special Payment of $10,000 which will be paid out on Thursday, August 27th, 2026. (Who received a robo-call July 30th from the company) RRSP OPTION – Unifor Ford […]

IMP BENEFITS CONTINUED !

IMP BENEFITS CONTINUED ! The ratification of our newest agreement has ensured continued IMP benefit payments for those that remain laid off. This means that everyone laid off, collecting IMP, will not miss a payment. If you applied for EI benefit: If you had applied for EI benefit as I had advised, when the company […]

Unifor Members Ratify Collective Agreement with Ford Motor Company

As we have now concluded our bargaining process, the Local Union (Unifor Local 707) would like to notify the membership of the deal being now ratified. Our membership came together on Saturday, July 18, 2026 and made their voices heard by discussing any issues and speaking of the strength of the proposed agreement. After hearing […]

President’s Message to Local 707 Membership-Ratification Meeting & Results

Brothers and Sisters, I would like to thank every member who took the time to attend and participate in today’s ratification meeting. Your respectful engagement throughout the bargaining process has been greatly appreciated. Member involvement in the collective bargaining process is essential from start to finish. Your participation, thoughtful questions, and commitment – help strengthen […]

Update- July 17th – 2026 Unifor/Ford RATIFICATION MEETING AND VOTE

Dear Sisters and Brothers of Unifor Local 707, As you are aware, our union has reached a tentative agreement with Ford Motor Company (Unifor reaches tentative agreement with Ford Motor Company – Unifor Auto Talks 2026 ) . This notice is to advise you that a union Ratification meeting and vote will take place on […]

Unifor Local 707 Triennial Election Results

Note: Adding *Retirees Paper ballot voting results for Trustees Kinder Sidhu *82 + 1202 = 1284 Total Votes Stephen Cardoso *62 + 984 = 1046 Total Votes Sarah “KC” Cox *62 + 706 = 768 Total Votes Ryan Clarke *35 + 634 = 669 Total Votes Spoiled *0 Note: Adding * Retiree Paper ballot voting […]

Message to Members regarding the Company Announcement on Income Maintenance Plan (IMP) Benefits

Brothers & Sisters, In July 2024, following the announcement of F-Series Super Duty Production and the extended re-tooling timeline at the Oakville Assembly Complex, your National and Local Union negotiated and agreed to Additional Re-tool Extension Provisions designed to provide enhanced income security and support for our members during the prolonged re-tooling period. As part […]