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Unifor launches campaign to encourage members to vote in the federal election

“Working people across Canada have been caught in the crosshairs of an escalating trade war launched by the United States against our economy. Tens of thousands of jobs, communities and entire industries are on the line,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “It’s time to vote to protect Canadian jobs and ask all parties what […]

SUB PROCESSING -When Action is Required by a Member

Brothers & Sisters, As a very large group has or will be ending the EI claims, we felt it necessary to remind everyone, what is required of you after your current EI claim expires. If you have exhausted all EI Benefit entitlements or your 52-week EI claim period has ended. Action is required – Re-apply […]

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 […]

Retiring with $50,000 Retirement Incentive? Contact Service Canada

Brothers & Sisters, If you are retiring soon or have recently retired, and are receiving the $50K Retirement incentive, it is important that you contact Service Canada.  Inform Service Canada agent that you would like to end your EI claim due to your retirement.  You can inform the government that you will be receiving a […]

Join us for our 2nd Annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk -February 28th 2025

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

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 […]

Unifor Auto Council and Unifor Independent Parts Supplier Council statement on U.S. Tariffs

For more than 60 years, the Canadian and American auto industries have depended on each other. Together, we build best-in-class cars and trucks that remain the envy of the world. Unionized autoworkers fought for and won gold standard collective agreements that created good jobs, raised living standards and built strong, vibrant communities.  Two-way trade in […]

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 […]

Lana Payne statement on U.S. tariff pause

Trump’s tariff announcement was a turning point for our country. The President declared economic war on Canadian workers and our country. There is no turning back. No one should let their guard down at this 30-day pause on the tariffs. The threat of tariffs and therefore the continued threat of economic harm to the workers […]

Canada must act to protect workers and jobs during Trump era

WASHINGTON— Unifor warns that Canada must act to protect workers and Canadian jobs amid the continued threat of U.S. tariffs in the Trump era.   “The looming tariff threat serves as a real wake up call on the need to mitigate the risk to Canadian workers,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.   President Trump indicated that […]

A Message from your Unifor National President- January 10th 2025

Unifor members, As Donald Trump’s inauguration fast approaches, the incoming U.S. President continues to make serious threats that would hurt Canadian workers, jobs, our economy and the country itself while making an ever expanding list of unreasonable demands. Trump’s threat to impose massive tariffs on Canadian exports to the U.S. would do untold damage to […]

Unifor Local 707 Plant Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Ford Council- January 2025 Update

Brothers & Sisters, Members have been reaching out regarding their vacation entitlement for 2025.  For many of our members the vacation entitlement showing in Dayforce is not accurate and does not reflect the negotiated Transition Blueprint Agreement.  This issue was identified by your Union Leadership pre-and post-Christmas & New Year Holiday.  The Company is currently […]