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2025 Unifor Constitutional Convention- Standing together with Strong Leadership

Unifor Local 707

Brothers & Sisters Over the past three years, our union has faced considerable challenges. Through it all, Unifor has demonstrated steady leadership and an unwavering commitment to effectively representing our members and local unions. Unifor continues to be a strong and active voice on national issues, including the ongoing trade crisis that affects workers and […]

Important -SUB & IMP Reminders

Continuing SUB Benefits after EI Disentitlement Once it has been established that you don’t have enough insurable hours to qualify for EI, you must provide documented proof of EI Disentitlement from Service Canada for every 16-week period if you wish to continuously receive SUB benefits. The company has and will stop SUB benefit payments, if […]

Unifor Auto Industry Council confronts tariff threats, calls for urgent government action

Delegates of the Unifor Auto Industry Council gathered in London, Ontario, on June 24 to focus on defending Canada’s auto industry from the ongoing threat of U.S. tariffs and demand immediate action from the federal government to protect Canadian autoworkers.  With the fast-approaching self-imposed July 21 deadline to reach a trade agreement with the U.S., […]

Retirement Incentive- Deadline May 29th 2025

Brothers and Sisters, Recently, 179 of our production members who just became or will become retirement eligible between August 1st 2024 and December 2025 will have received a one-time $50,000.00 lump-sum retirement incentive letter in the mail, asking if they are interested in this opportunity. The letter simply asks if you are interested in this opportunity and provides you with […]

EI Clawbacks – 2024 Tax Year

IMPORTANT– (Please note before applying) : To receive a SUB reimbursement for an EI clawback, you must have line item “Social Benefit Repayment” (line 42200) on your 2024 Notice of Assessment after you have filed you taxes. If you do not have “Social Benefit Repayment” (line 42200), then you may be required to pay further […]

UPDATE: IMPORTANT NOTE – For the weeks PP16 & 20

For the weeks: PP16 – April 7-11, 2025 – payday April 17 PP20 – May 5-9, 2025 – payday May 15 UPDATE As previously posted, the issue about waiting periods in the pay system has been addressed and rectified.  If you were entitled to a FULL SUB payment then payment will be issued. This is […]

IMPORTANT UPDATE: SUB Payments for PP16

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 […]

ERIC JOHN MEMORIAL BURSARY-for sons and daughters of Unifor Skilled Trades

ERIC JOHN MEMORIAL BURSARY In memory of Brother Eric John (1923-2009), who passed away on December 5, 2009. Eric dedicated his working life to making the world a better place in any way he could. He held many elected positions in the UAW and CAW, from 1954. The most recent position he held was as […]

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 […]

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, […]