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
Unifor Local 707- Ford Unit -Workplace Trainers- Positions Available
Unifor Local 707-Ford Unit- Racial Justice Advocate- Position Available
President’s Message- 2026 Production & Quality (P&Q) Bonus Payment for Employees on the Active Roll
Brothers and Sisters, This message is for those Local 707 -Ford Unit members on the Active roll as of the Monday following ratification who are eligible for the 2026 Production & Quality Bonus of $10,000 which will be paid out on Thursday, August 27th, 2026. Payment will be made to members on the inactive roll […]
President’s Message- 2026 Special Payment for OAC Employees on Indefinite Layoff
Brothers and Sisters, This message is for those Local 707 -Ford Unit members on Indefinite lay-off as of the Monday following ratification who are eligible for the 2026 Special Payment of $10,000 which will be paid out on Thursday, August 27th, 2026. (Who received a robo-call July 30th from the company) RRSP OPTION – Unifor Ford […]