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Talks with McGill (trades) focus on work-life balance

At the February 3 session with McGill trades, the parties pursued their discussion of temporary alternative work arrangements (TAWA), more particularly as it relates to work-life balance. The union agreed to present a written counter-proposal on this matter at the next meeting, set for March 11. The 4 bargaining units involved in these negotiations are […]
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Meeting with McGill focuses on wages

At the February 4 session with McGill, the parties started discussing how to approach negotiating wages. The university accepted to present a detailed proposal on what the approach would resemble at the next meeting, set for February 10. On February 10, the University presented a financial proposal which led to some discussion between the parties. […]
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Talks resume between McGill and SEU (facilities)

On September 17, the parties went back to the negotiation table. After validation, the union withdrew its proposal on deferred leave.  The union also presented a formal proposal on phased retirement. The university will study this proposal and comment at an upcoming meeting.  The implications of this proposal on benefits and operations will be examined […]
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Manifestation – samedi 20 septembre 2014 à 11h

La Coalition syndicale pour la libre négociation organise une manifestation visant à dénoncer le projet de loi 3 touchant les régimes du secteur municipal, le 20 septembre prochain. Cette attaque du gouvernement libéral contre les régimes de retraite de ce secteur n’est probablement qu’un premier pas vers d’autres mesures tout aussi rétrogrades qui toucheront les […]
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Bourses d’études de l’UES 800

L’Union des employés et employées de service, local 800, reconnaît l’importance de la formation académique. Pour cette raison, l’UES 800 remet fièrement chaque année six bourses d’études de 1000$ chacune. Cette année, le programme a connu un grand succès. Nous avons reçu plus de 80 candidatures! Une bourse est attribuée au mérite dans chacune des […]
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CSMO Textile

Drummondville, le 13 août 2014. – C’est le vendredi 12 septembre prochain qu’aura lieu le colloque annuel du CSMO Textile, offert sur invitation aux entreprises textiles québécoises et à leurs représentants, de même qu’à ses partenaires. Celui-ci aura lieu à l’Hôtel et Suites Le Dauphin de Drummondville. La gestion des RH est déterminante au succès […]
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FORUM SOCIAL DES PEUPLES

Autobus nolisés le 21 août 2014 – Manifestation – Départ de la Tour FTQ Le Forum social des peuples se déroulera à Ottawa du 21 au 24 août 2014. C’est un espace de discussions et de débats. La FTQ a participé de près à l’organisation de cet événement qui se veut un lieu de rencontre […]
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SEU 800’s general council implements a reorganization of union divisions

Following a meeting on June 20th, SEU 800’s general council adopted the report proposed by a labour committee tasked with the composition of union divisions. The base units will thus be assigned to their most representative division. Criteria for the classification included the type of work of the unit and the history of the union. […]
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Delta Saguenay’s workers accept their employer’s enhanced offer

Saguenay, June 20th 2014 – During a general assembly last night, the employees of the Delta Saguenay hotel, members of the Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800) and affiliated with the FTQ, accepted their employer’s offer with a 74% majority. A last-minute negotiation meeting occurred on Wednesday, June 18th and brought the parties closer together. The […]
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Discussions with McGill (trades) on proposed appointment of technical support

The parties met on June 12 and, as agreed at the previous meeting, the university proposed the text of a letter of agreement concerning technical support roles.  Based on comments made by the union at the previous meeting, the university also submitted a modified document concerning the required qualifying skills and abilities for one of […]