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Day of Mourning- April 28th 2025

Although we are no longer affiliated with the Canadian Labour Congress, the Ontario Federation of Labour and the Oakville and District Labour Council, we as a local union still maintain our strong ties and friendships with those involved in those organizations. The Day of Mourning is a day in which we take time to Mourn […]

IMPORTANT NOTE – Regarding Possible S.U.B. Payment Concerns

IMPORTANT NOTE For the weeks: PP16 – April 7-11, 2025 – payday April 17 PP20 – May 5-9, 2025 – payday May 15 Many may find that their SUB payment for PP16 or PP20 will not get deposited as expected. The Ford Motor Company SUB pay system is programmed to follow the general rules and […]

Safe Food Handling – May 13, 2025

Welcome to the Safe Food Handling Course brought to you by Halton Public Health! In this course, you’ll gain essential knowledge and skills for ensuring food safety, whether you’re cooking in a restaurant or at home. Understanding the best practices for handling food is crucial for preventing foodborne illnesses and ensuring the health of yourself […]

Message from the Unifor Auto and Independent Parts Supplier Councils

On April 3, the Trump Administration imposed tariffs of 25% on all Canadian-assembled vehicles exported to the United States. The tariffs will be applied to the total value of non-U.S. content in the vehicle, if that vehicle complies with CUSMA trade agreement rules (we understand that all vehicles built by Unifor members meet that CUSMA […]

Unifor / Leadec CBA 2024-2027

Please click on the “Download” button above for the complete 2024-2027 Unifor / Leadec Collective Bargaining Agreement. The company will have hard copies for the membership on/after April 10 Any questions regarding the interpretation of the language, please speak with one of your elected representatives. Dave MillarVice PresidentUnifor Local 707

2025 Unifor National Scholarship Application period is OPEN!

Unifor recognizes that the cost associated with post-secondary education is a challenge for many working families.  To assist in making education more accessible, we have established 23 scholarships of $2,000.00 each. The scholarships are awarded to children of Unifor members in good standing.  Students must be entering their first year of full-time post-secondary education (university, […]

Trump’s job-killing tariffs threaten Canadian auto sector

Unifor is calling on the federal government to keep all options on the table in the escalating trade war with the U.S. as new auto tariffs will fall on Canada’s auto sector at midnight tonight. “Trump is gaslighting us, wanting us to be grateful for not having reciprocal tariffs imposed on Canada while he tries […]

2024 Union Dues not deducted from SUB payments

Sisters & Brothers, Over the next few days approximately 1,100 Ford-Unit production members on lay-off will be receiving a letter from the Ford Motor Company. Note: If you do not receive this letter, this means you were not affected This letter is being sent to Ford-unit production members on lay-off who did not have their […]

Unifor launches campaign to encourage members to vote in the federal election

“Working people across Canada have been caught in the crosshairs of an escalating trade war launched by the United States against our economy. Tens of thousands of jobs, communities and entire industries are on the line,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “It’s time to vote to protect Canadian jobs and ask all parties what […]

SUB PROCESSING -When Action is Required by a Member

Brothers & Sisters, As a very large group has or will be ending the EI claims, we felt it necessary to remind everyone, what is required of you after your current EI claim expires. If you have exhausted all EI Benefit entitlements or your 52-week EI claim period has ended. Action is required – Re-apply […]

Trump attacks Canadian auto jobs with unjust tariffs

With the imposition of a 25% tariff on all vehicles manufactured outside of the United States President Donald Trump has escalated his unjust assault on the Canadian economy and autoworkers. “Donald Trump has convinced himself that, somehow, the jobs of Canadian autoworkers are his to claim,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “We have built […]