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OAC Benefit Rep Report- Recalled to Work and then on lay-off again?

Welcome back to all those that have been recalled for training or job bidding.  *Returning to work will activate the General Wage Increase (GWI), the current Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), as well as the Guaranteed Annual Income Credit Units (for SUB credits).   If you have been recalled to work, arrive on-site for either […]

OAC Plant Chairperson & Local President Report- Recall & Job Production Bid

Brothers and Sisters, The Company has advised that the job bid process will begin on Wednesday, April 15. Details regarding your individual recall date and reporting time will be communicated via robo call within the next few days. In addition, relevant information—including Job Ads—will be posted on the OAC Care Site. https://azureford.sharepoint.com/sites/oevccare/ Upon your return […]

Canada’s industrial future depends on action today

April 7, 2026 The following statement was released jointly today by Canada’s two largest industrial unions, Unifor and the United Steelworkers: U.S. sector-based tariffs (“section 232 tariffs”) have hit Canadian manufacturing workers and businesses hard, impacting families and entire communities. Many Canadian steel mills, auto plants, wood product facilities and aluminum fabricators have slowed or […]

A direct message to Ottawa-Have your voice heard

A resilient Canadian economy depends on good jobs that support our families and our communities. But we know that unfair U.S. tariffs are threatening workers and our future. Help us make our message to federal leaders loud and clear: it’s time for decisive action to protect Canadian jobs. Take two minutes to send a message […]

Message from OAC Plant Chairperson- Preparation for Production Job Bid

Brothers and Sisters, Please take a moment to ensure your contact information with the company is up to date. This is important to make sure you receive all communications without delay. If you need to update your information, please contact the company directly a oachelp@ford.com Details regarding the upcoming job postings and job bid are […]

Unifor Halton Action Centre -Closes Friday March 27, 2026

Brothers, Sisters and Members, While you should have already heard, through the Unifor Halton Action Centre Newsletters or at our General Membership Meetings, I am writing to formally inform you that the Unifor Halton Action Centre will officially close after Friday March 27, 2026. Our Action Centre first opened its doors on May 27, 2024, […]

2026 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 each to children of Unifor members and a Unifor member entering their first year of post-secondary studies. The scholarships are awarded to children of Unifor […]

MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP-Men’s Mental Health

Brothers & Sisters, Solidarity means caring for one another in every capacity – from our workplaces to our homes – because an injury to one is an injury to all. Mental health is no exception. When it comes to men’s mental health, stigma can be fatal. Struggles that go unaddressed hurt families and communities. The […]

2026 Unifor Local 707 CNOY Walk -Update

Brothers & Sisters, On Saturday February 28th, our Local once again aided our communities with our 4th annual Unifor Local 707 Coldest Night of the Year walk which raised funds to support the Burlington outreach program known as “Open Doors” A Special Thank you goes to Nichole Brennan who once again organized the February 28th event […]

Join us for our 3rd Annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk -February 28th 2026

Brothers and Sisters, As many of you will have noticed, homelessness continues to be prevalent in our communities and not just bigger cities. CNOY (Coldest Night of the Year) is a 5km or 2km walk where tens of thousands of Canadians step outside the warmth and comfort of home to shine a light of welcome […]

Opening door to Chinese EV risks future of Canada’s auto sector  

January 16, 2026 TORONTO–The Canadian government’s decision to open the door to China-owned EV imports poses extreme risk to Canadian auto jobs and the future of our entire auto sector. “This is a self-inflicted wound to an already injured Canadian auto industry,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “Providing a foothold to cheap Chinese EVs, […]