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, […]
April 27th 2025- General Membership Meeting Notice
2025 Unifor Local 707 CNOY Walk -Update
Brothers & Sisters, Today, our Local built on last years efforts to aid our communities with our 2nd annual Unifor Local 707 Coldest Night of the Year walk which raised funds to support Food for Life – Halton and Hamilton’s leading food rescue and food security charity that helps redirect a surplus of healthy foods to the communities […]
Unifor pushes to protect jobs as new tariff deadline is set
Unifor is calling on Canadians to stay united and remain on guard following the delay of tariffs on Canadian goods exported to the U.S. by 30-days. “The tariffs may be paused but the union’s work to protect our members’ jobs has not,” said National President Lana Payne. “The ongoing tariff threat alone is designed to […]
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 […]
2025 Payroll Calendar
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
Dec 6th -Presidents Message- Bill 173- Petition to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic
Brother & Sisters, As today is December 6th, National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence against Women, I felt it was important and appropriate to share this very important petition with you. If you could take a couple of minutes to read & sign, it would be truly appreciated. Victims of intimate partner violence, […]