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Presidents Message: Temporary Production Lay-off -Monday January 9th, 2023

Brothers and Sisters, This company announced that there will be no production at the Oakville Assembly Complex for the week commencing Monday January 9th, 2023. The company have indicated they will be informing our members with a robo-call. Information about Employment Insurance and current reference code will be posted shortly for those that need to […]

Fare Share Food Bank Donations 2022

Sisters & Brothers, This year, the dramatic rise in the cost of basic necessities has left many food banks struggling to find resources to meet the unprecedented demand for food. In response to the increased demand, donation cheques in the amount of $2,000.00 (Membership approved during the December Meeting) and $4,500.00 from Unifor National Social […]

Important Information on EI Reporting for PP50

Brothers & Sisters, If you had any other money pay out to you such as PAY IN LIEU OF VACATION – TIME NOT TAKEN, you should report a return to FULL-TIME work.  Report that you started a full-time job at the beginning of this EI report; either Monday, November 28th or Monday, December 5th depending […]

2023 Bargaining-Amendment forms

Unifor Local 707

Brothers and Sisters, Amendment forms for those that wish to make suggestions for 2023 bargaining are now available. If you would like an amendment form, please pick up a form in your Union Departmental Office or at the Union Hall. Example: General Amendment forms are available in Body, Chassi, Trim, Paint and MP&L Union departmental […]

Winners of the Unifor Local 707- 2022 Scholarship Program

Unifor Local 707

Brothers and Sisters, We are pleased to announce the 2 (two) winners of our Unifor Local 707 annual $1000.00 scholarships for dependent children. Congratulations to Caleigh Curic– daughter of Local 707 member Paul Curic Congratulations to Dylan Correia – son of Local 707 member Paul Correia Dave Millar Vice President Unifor Local 707

Oakville’s Jose Garcia marks 50 Years of Service with Ford of Canada and Local 707

On August 7, 2022, Jose Garcia, a Small Tools Repairperson with the Oakville Assembly Complex, marked his 50-year work anniversary with Ford of Canada, becoming the first member of Unifor Local 707 to achieve this incredible milestone, Since his first day at Ontario Truck Plant in 1972, Jose has taken each role “by the wheel”, […]

Navigating the Road Ahead Rebuilding Canada’s Powerhouse Auto Sector

Brothers & Sisters, As I reported previously, since October 2021, I have been working with both National and Local leaders from the Auto and IPS (independent part sector) councils to create a comprehensive auto policy that we can use as a tool to help continue the resurgence of the auto industry in Canada.  This policy […]

New Company Pay Statements -Union Dues

Brothers & Sisters, With the receipt of the new company pay stub on Thursday, August 4, 2022. The company has made some format changes that provided more information about deductions. One of those changes was an attempt to more accurately breakdown our Union Dues. Unifor Local 707 -By-laws Article 10 -Section 1 Initiations and Dues […]

Request for Clarification from Integrity Department of Service Canada (EI)

Brothers & Sisters, Many members have been receiving a letter from the Service Canada Integrity Office requesting clarification. It is IMPORTANT to ANSWER THIS LETTER. For most, the letter will ask for the weeks beginning 12/04/2020 – 18/04/2020 The left column (“Office use”) will have the number 2234.  This is the way that EI identifies […]