Unifor Auto Council and Unifor Independent Parts Supplier Council statement on U.S. Tariffs
For more than 60 years, the Canadian and American auto industries have depended on each other. Together, we build best-in-class cars and trucks that remain the envy of the world. Unionized autoworkers fought for and won gold standard collective agreements that created good jobs, raised living standards and built strong, vibrant communities. Two-way trade in […]
Buy Canadian- Message from your Local President
Brothers & Sisters, The recent uncertainty surrounding our trade agreement with the U.S. has been troubling for all of us, our families and Canadians across the country. Which is why, now more than ever, we must influence change, by using our income to support companies that invest and employ Canadian’s, producing Canadian products. Whether it […]
Canada must act to protect workers and jobs during Trump era
WASHINGTON— Unifor warns that Canada must act to protect workers and Canadian jobs amid the continued threat of U.S. tariffs in the Trump era. “The looming tariff threat serves as a real wake up call on the need to mitigate the risk to Canadian workers,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. President Trump indicated that […]
Tabs for Charity Challenge
1st Annual Tabs for Charity A shift vs B shift! Hosted By Unifor 707 Women’s Committee Who: Unifor Local 707 Members, Retirees, Family and Friends What: Collecting pop can Tabs* for The Robert Hampson Tabs for Kids Fund When: starting January 2025 – December 2025 Where: Collected tabs can be dropped off at the hall […]
A Message from your Unifor National President- January 10th 2025
Unifor members, As Donald Trump’s inauguration fast approaches, the incoming U.S. President continues to make serious threats that would hurt Canadian workers, jobs, our economy and the country itself while making an ever expanding list of unreasonable demands. Trump’s threat to impose massive tariffs on Canadian exports to the U.S. would do untold damage to […]
Unifor Local 707 Plant Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Ford Council- January 2025 Update
Brothers & Sisters, Members have been reaching out regarding their vacation entitlement for 2025. For many of our members the vacation entitlement showing in Dayforce is not accurate and does not reflect the negotiated Transition Blueprint Agreement. This issue was identified by your Union Leadership pre-and post-Christmas & New Year Holiday. The Company is currently […]
Lana Payne, Unifor National President speaks at Ontario Council- December 2024
2025 Payroll Calendar
WHEN YOUR EI CLAIM RUNS OUT
PLEASE NOTE: THE UNION BENEFIT OFFICE IS CLOSED OVER THE CHRISTMAS SHUTDOWN The Benefit Office will be closed over the Christmas Shutdown (Between Monday, December 23, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025). With the office closed it is important that you submit your approval or denial of EI directly to the oevchelp@ford.com as the company […]
Unions hold first Tri-national Auto Workers Summit
Representatives from auto worker unions in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America joined together at the first ever Tri-national Auto Workers Summit, held in Mexico City November 18-19, 2024. Summit discussions focused on raising working standards, advocating for trade policies that put workers’ interests first and responses to common threats and challenges faced […]
Vacation Pay in PP 50 Vacation Allocation & EI Reporting
Brothers & Sisters, It is important to report all vacation pay issued in PP 50 properly to Service Canada. As failing to do so creates EI overpayments, which if not corrected can possibly lead to penalties and fraud charges. If your vacation pay is more than 40 hours in PP 50 : Calculate each week […]
OAC Company Notice- Employees who had vacation paid out in PP50
707 Reporter
Brothers & Sisters, Due to the Postal Strike we are unable to mail the 707 Reporter to your home. As a result we have posted the PDF version below. When postal service resumes, a hardcopy of the 707 Reporter will be mailed to your home. In Solidarity, Tim Batke Editor Unifor Local 707
Unifor Local 707 Plant Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Ford Council
November 2024 Update Brothers & Sisters, As we move into the final month of 2024, many of our members understandably are interested in the progress being made at the Oakville Assembly Complex. With salvage and demolition operations completed, the next phase of the retool is underway. For the next few months, much of the work […]
Draw Winners of 2024 Unifor Local 707 Scholarships for Dependent Children
Brothers and Sisters, We are pleased to announce the three (3) winners of our Unifor Local 707 annual $1000.00 scholarships for dependent children, that were drawn at our November 17th General Membership Meeting. Congratulations to : Leah Ritchie – daughter of Local 707 member Duncan Ritchie Leila Pilatzke – daughter of Local 707 member Kevin Pilatzke […]