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 […]
Unifor Local 707 Union Hall CLOSED on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Wednesday September 30th
The Unifor Local 707 Union Hall office will be closed for the holiday –National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We will re-open Thursday October 1st , with the usual scheduled hours: Mark Sciberras Unifor Local 707 President
Unifor warns Bill C-39 will infringe on workers’ Charter-protected right to strike
Unifor pledges to vigorously oppose infringements on the right to strike that are contained in Bill C-39 and calls on MPs from all parties to stand with workers. “At a time when we should be standing together as a country to fend off attacks from the Trump trade war, workers and their unions must now […]
Unifor ‘Built Here. For Here.’ campaign highlights benefits of joining a Made-in-Canada union
As workers across Canada navigate the impacts of the U.S. trade war and increased economic uncertainty, Unifor’s new nationwide campaign, ‘Built Here. For Here.’, underscores why having a made-in-Canada union matters more than ever. “Every worker benefits from a union,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Unifor is proud of the benefits it provides as a […]
707 Reporter-September 2026
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 […]
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 […]
General Membership Meeting – September 27, 2026
Union In Politics Chair Report
Brothers, sisters & siblings, Three Ontario ridings will go to the polls for by-elections on Thursday, September 3rd. The ridings and candidates are (listed alphabetically): Hamilton East-Stoney Creek Jeff Beatie (Conservative) Heather Curnew (Ontario Party) Wieslawa Derlatka (New Blue Party) Heino Doessing (Liberal) Pascale Marchand (Green Party) Monique Taylor (NDP) Scarborough Southwest Mark Bekkering (Green […]
Unifor Local 707- Ford Unit – TPT Co-ordinator – Positions Available
Unifor Local 707- Ford Unit – Workplace Training Co-ordinator- Position Available
Unifor Local 707 – Ford Unit – Health & Safety Instructor-Positions Available