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Reports by Quebec’s French Language Commissioner
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) takes note of the report by Quebec’s French Language Commissioner on the francization of businesses and shares several of its findings. For example, with the integration into the labour market of tens of thousands of immigrants in recent years, the need for French language learning in workplaces has increased […]Press release
Training finally recognized after a long battle
After more than 15 years, a number of pay equity complaints filed with the CNESST have finally been resolved. On April 15, the administrative labour tribunal (Tribunal administratif du travail, or TAT) ruled in favour of unions representing workers in health and social services, schools and colleges. The case, which challenged the way job training […]Press release
Introduction of Bill No. 4: The Act respecting the communication of information for the purpose of protecting against intimate partner violence
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) welcomes the introduction of Bill No. 4: The Act respecting the communication of information for the purpose of protecting against intimate partner violence and emphasizes the importance of strengthening prevention tools in cases of domestic violence. For the QFL, any measure that allows a person at risk to obtain […]Press release
OBVIA Report on AI in the Workplace
Trade unions are calling for a responsible deployment of AI, based on transparency, oversight, and training. Following the publication of a report by the International Observatory on the Social Impacts of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies (OBVIA), several union organizations — APTS, CSQ, CSN, FIQ, FTQ, SCFP, SFPQ, SPGQ, the United Steelworkers, and Unifor Québec […]Press release
Workers are not a priority for the government
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) takes note of the opening speech delivered this afternoon by Premier Christine Fréchette, but remains disappointed regarding the absence of a genuine societal project for Quebec. At present, the top priority for Quebecers is the rising cost of living. Grocery and housing costs are soaring. However, the only measure […]Press release
Crise au Camping Rivière-Ouelle : congédiements contestés et allégations de harcèlement
Une situation préoccupante secoue actuellement le Camping Rivière-Ouelle, où plusieurs employé·es dénoncent un climat de travail devenu insoutenable, marqué par des allégations de harcèlement et une série de congédiements vivement contestés par l’Union des employé·es de service (UES800), affiliée à la FTQ. Face à la situation, une assemblée extraordinaire des membres s’est tenue en soirée […]Press release
QFL Responds to the Federal Economic Update
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) notes the federal government’s commitment, as outlined in the economic update presented by the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, François-Philippe Champagne, to revitalize the Canadian economy. However, much remains to be done to reassure workers who are losing their jobs. The QFL welcomes the investments announced for skilled […]Press release
New Cabinet Appointed in Quebec
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) acknowledges the new cabinet put in place by Premier Fréchette and of the reappointment of Labour Minister Jean Boulet. The QFL hopes that the new government leadership will bring renewed momentum to relations between the government and civil society. Among other things, workers deserve a Labour Minister who chooses […]Press release