Preferential Transfer to Windsor Operations
Message to Unifor Local 707 Members at Oakville Assembly
News that the Oakville Assembly Plant retool period is extended was not what anyone at the National, the Local, Ford Council or on the shop floor expected or wanted to hear from the company. The information we have today is far different than the information provided by Ford Motor Company at the bargaining table as […]
Unifor Local 707 Plant Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Ford Council- Oakville Re-Tooling Update and Response to Ford Motor Company Announcement, April 4, 2024
Brothers and Sisters, As I communicated to you on March 20th, the Union Leadership shared the same concerns as the members. We were hearing the rumors and seeing reports from various news outlets suggesting a delay in EV production plans for Oakville. I was a part of the leadership group who reached out to the […]
Unifor extremely disappointed in Ford Motor Company decision to delay Oakville transition
APRIL 4, 2024 TORONTO—Unifor calls on Ford Motor Company to consider all possible options to mitigate the negative impact on workers following the announced substantial delay in the launch of EV production at the Oakville Assembly Plant. “Unifor is extremely disappointed by the company’s decision. Our members have done nothing but build best-in-class vehicles for […]
UPDATE- OEVC Transformation Timeline
Unifor Local 707 Plant Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Ford Council- February 2024 Update
Brothers & Sisters, As a reminder this upcoming Monday February 19th is now a recognized and negotiated holiday for our membership as bargained during 2023 negotiations. On behalf of myself and the entire Local 707 leadership we hope you and your family have a safe and enjoyable long weekend. T4 and T4A’s available at the […]
Union Benefit Report-February 1st 2024
Sisters & Brothers, It has been an extremely busy start to 2024 in the Benefit Office with 3 layoff weeks in the past month (2023 PP52, 2024 PP3 & PP4), and retirement incentives being offered to members who are pension eligible. Please be patient during this time, as I am returning your calls and/or emails. […]
2024 Calendar Year Vacation Planning: Re-Tool Period Options
Declaration of Intent Letter-Acceptance of the 2024 Retirement Incentive
Brothers and Sisters, If you were canvassed for the Retirement Incentive and returned your Interest letter to Labour Relations prior to December 15th, 2023, you should now have received your Declaration of Intent Letter from the Company. For everyone that attend a Retirement Incentive Information seminar you will have received this Declaration of Intent letter […]
Presidents Message-Temporary Production Lay-off beginning, Monday January 8th 2024
Brothers and Sisters, The company announced that there will be no production at the Oakville Assembly Complex for a 2-week period commencing Monday, January 8th, 2024. For those that need to start a new EI claim, information about Employment Insurance and current reference code is available using the attached link below, https://uniforlocal707.org/2023/12/17/employment-insurance-regular-benefits-and-reference-code-for-week-commencing-december-17-2023/ In Solidarity, Mark Sciberras President, […]
PEL Course Schedule
WE ARE TEMPORARILY NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE PEL COURSES. CHECK BACK IN 2026 for Courses being offered. Please fill out the downloadable form below. Dave Millar Vice President Unifor Local 707 905-844-6431 vp1@uniforlocal707.ca
What is COLA?
November 1st 2023 Unifor’s Detroit Three pattern agreement includes a major victory with the reactivation of the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). Unifor Director of Research Angelo DiCaro outlines how COLA works and how it translates to member’s paycheques in this new video.
Defending our Provincial Public Health Care against the Privatization Agenda
Save Canada’s Public Healthcare On February 7, Prime Minister Trudeau is hosting a meeting with provincial leaders to finalize a deal on health care funding. This meeting comes after months of negotiation, and in many provinces, decades of damage to public care. Throughout the pandemic, hallways were overcrowded with patients, Intensive Care Units were full […]
Comprehensive Summary of Tentative Agreement.
A reminder that you can download a comprehensive summary of the details of the tentative agreement live as of this morning at 6:00 am ET at autotalks.ca/ford. https://autotalks.uniforautohub.ca/ford?fbclid=IwAR0bLSbv2zTzz7HmJD_BSww0hu4Ior3GgEqRXY2vsufatYPMcFsQcpFcBAQ
Unifor reaches tentative agreement with Ford Motor Company
Hello Unifor auto members, Your bargaining committee has successfully reached a tentative agreement with Ford Motor Company this evening. Your bargaining committee is proudly and unanimously recommending this tentative agreement with elected representatives from Local 707 in Oakville, Locals 200 and 240 in Windsor, Locals 584 and 1324 in Paris, Casselman and Bramalea, and Local […]