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World Social Justice Day

World Social Justice Day gives us a moment to reaffirm our convictions and to face, with clarity, the lessons of the past year. A year in which counter-powers were weakened.In which unions were vilified.In which legitimate demands were caricatured, as though asking for respect had somehow become excessive.In which certain voices would have been considered […]
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A long-awaited agreement at Joseph Ribkoff Creations

After months of discussions, concessions, calculations and careful consideration, the new collective agreement at Joseph Ribkoff Creations was signed this morning. Joseph Ribkoff Creations is not just any company. Founded in Montreal in 1957, the company built its reputation in the fashion industry by focusing on quality, elegance and craftsmanship. Behind every garment that crosses […]
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New collective agreement signed at the Jeanne-Mance Housing Corporatio

A new collective agreement was officially signed on Monday, February 9, for members of the Jeanne-Mance Housing Corporation bargaining unit, marking the successful conclusion of a thorough and sustained negotiation process led by the union committee and the unit representative, José Bazin. The Jeanne-Mance Housing Corporation manages one of the largest social housing portfolios in […]
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Quebec still needs its decrees

DECREES ARE MORE RELEVANT THAN EVER They provide a safety net for those left behind by the labor market. They ensure fair competition between companies. They bring stability to entire sectors where jobs are often precarious. They embody a vision of work rooted in dignity and justice. Abolishing the decrees today would set Québec back […]
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Maintenance services in Quebec City region: collective agreement signed!

ON JANUARY 30, 2026, IN QUEBEC CITY, THE PARTIES SIGNED THE NEW MASTER COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT FOR Maintenance of public buildings SERVICES. This collective agreement between the Service Employees Union, Local 800  (SEU 800) and the Corporation des entrepreneurs en entretien ménager de Québec (CEEMQ) will expire on November 1, 2031. It applies to members working in […]
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Resignation of Premier François Legault

Being Premier of Quebec is an immense responsibility. Few people are prepared to expose themselves, for so long, to crises, criticism, and constant public scrutiny. One can question the Legault government’s record without disparaging the office itself. And without claiming that everything has been negative, it must be acknowledged that, over the past year, the […]
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Our very best wishes

Please note that our offices will be closed from December 20 to January 4, inclusive.During this period, union representatives will be available for emergency situations only. Dear members, Before turning the page to a new year, we wanted to take a moment to recognize your commitment, your courage, and your solidarity. These are the qualities […]
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RREGOP: new rates effective in 2026

Good news for all public sector workers. The most recent actuarial valuation of the Government and Public Employees Retirement Plan (RREGOP), released in 2025, confirms that the plan is in excellent financial health. As a concrete result, the employee contribution rate to the RREGOP will gradually decrease starting in 2026. Nouveaux taux de cotisation salariale […]
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Building Services – Quebec Region: Tentative Agreement Accepted! 

At a general meeting held in Quebec City on November 30, 2025, nearly 80% of members voted to ratify the tentative agreement presented by the union. The meeting was broadcast simultaneously in several cities, including Sherbrooke, Rimouski, and Sept-Îles.  Following a 14th bargaining session on November 11, the parties reached a tentative agreement to renew the master collective agreement for building services in the Quebec City region.  It should be noted that this collective agreement between the Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800), and the Corporation des entrepreneurs en entretien ménager de Québec (CEEMQ), which expired on November 1, 2025, applies to members working in housekeeping and building maintenance in all regions covered by the Quebec Decree.  The next step will be the signing of […]
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Repeal of the decrees: The minister knew. He lied.

This morning at the National Assembly, Alexandre Leduc, labour critic for the second opposition group, unveiled a new internal document from the Ministry of Labour. A document that confirms what we feared: Minister Jean Boulet is indeed preparing a proposal to repeal the Collective Agreement Decrees Act, despite the reassuring statements he made just last […]