Message from OAC Chairperson – Latest Recall from Indefinite Layoff -Update

Local 707 -Ford Unit Members, On October 5, 2026, Ford Motor Company will recall 19 members from indefinite layoff.  This recall is based on manpower needs identified throughout the plant As of October 5, our most senior member on indefinite layoff will have a seniority date of May 19, 2015.  Notification of this recall was […]

Unifor Local 707 – 2026 Scholarship Draws

Scroll down to READ -Notice and necessary Application Form Download PDF (Below)- to PRINT Application Form, complete and then attach dependents necessary school documentation -SUBMIT prior to DEADLINE of Thursday, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 at 5:00 pm Unifor Local 707, President Mark Sciberras

Union in Politics Chairperson Message – Municipal Elections October 26th

There is an online tool, hosted by The Hamilton Spectator website that asks you questions about your opinions, beliefs and priorities leading into the upcoming municipal elections. Visit Enter your postal code and answer the questions. You can compare your answers to the answers of candidates for mayor as well as councilor in your ward […]

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 […]