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A look back at the 34th QFL Convention
Held from November 24 to 27, 2025, the 34th convention of the Quebec Federation of Labour marked a pivotal moment as the federation’s 33 affiliated unions came together to debate and vote on more than 150 resolutions. Over four days, hundreds of delegates exercised their democratic rights, united by discussion, debate, and a shared determination to defend […]Blog
Still marching to change the world
Local 800 at the 2025 World March of Women Last Saturday, thousands of women set out for Québec City. Buses from every region of the province converged on the capital for the same event: the World March of Women, held on October 18, 2025, under the theme “Still marching to change the world.” Thirty years […]Blog
Plaideur·e santé et sécurité du travail (SST)
Protège la santé. Défends les droits.À l’UES 800, tu seras au cœur des dossiers d’accidents du travail et de maladies professionnelles.Tu plaideras pour que chaque membre retrouve sa dignité, sa sécurité et ses droits.Tu seras la voix qui transforme des procédures en victoires humaines. Ce que tu feras Ce qu’on cherche Ce qu’on offre Autres […]Blog
Représentant·e syndical·e à Gatineau
Fais de la justice au travail ton quotidien.À l’UES 800, tu accompagnes les membres, tu négocies, tu plaides, tu organises. Bref, tu changes des vies concrètement. Ce que tu feras Ce qu’on cherche Ce qu’on offre Autres avantages Après un an de service : C’est un poste stimulant au sein d’une équipe engagée, où la […]Blog
A united effort for school success!
Many of you showed incredible generosity during the United for School Excellence campaign, which wrapped up this past August. Thanks to your support, 25 students received fully stocked backpacks, carefully prepared by our dedicated members from GDI Services Ingrid Florez and Irma Gracia, who went above and beyond to stretch the campaign budget and gather […]Blog
An essential reflection workshop on migrant work
Reflection, solidarity and union commitment to equal rights Canada often presents itself as a welcoming destination for immigrants. But behind the slogans and statistics lies a different reality, one experienced by thousands of migrant workers who labor in our fields, factories, kitchens and hospitals. These are essential workers, yet they are often treated as second-class […]Blog
United to win: SEU 800 attends Workers United convention in Cleveland
This gathering, marked by solidarity and union pride, brought together delegates from across Canada: Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, and of course, Quebec. Together, they embodied a united Canada within a powerful and committed North American union. Workers United: a collective force for workers Workers United, affiliated with SEIU (Service Employees International Union), represents over 85,000 members […]Blog
Making employment insurance more flexible: a necessity to protect all workers
For several months now, the Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800), has been receiving a growing number of reports from workers being denied access to employment insurance benefits. This troubling reality reveals the shortcomings of a system that, while essential, remains ill-suited to the realities faced by precarious workers. A temporary but significant step […]Blog