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Beaulieu Canada workers call for good faith negotiations
Acton Vale, October 8, 2025 – Employees of Beaulieu Canada (Division 3), represented by the Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800), went on strike today to increase pressure on the employer. Their goal: to put an end to the slow pace of negotiations and push management to reach a fair agreement with the bargaining […]Press release
The Fonds de solidarité FTQ announces the composition of its Board of Directors following its shareholders’ meeting
During its general annual meeting held on September 27, 2025, the Fonds de solidarité FTQ’s shareholders elected the majority of the directors of the Fonds’ Board. The members of the Fonds’ Board are as follows: * Members independent of the Fonds, the FTQ and its affiliated unions About the Fonds de solidarité FTQ The Fonds de solidarité […]Press release
From strikes to dues: How the CAQ is tipping the balance against workers
Over the past year, François Legault’s government has taken a series of steps to tighten the noose around union action. After introducing the controversial Bill 101 in April and passing Bill 89 limiting the right to strike, a new front has opened: one of “transparency” and questioning union dues. Once again, the democratic balance is […]Press release
QFL reacts to the new Cabinet
François Legault tries to revamp his image by attacking workers The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) strongly condemns François Legault’s frontal attack on Quebec workers by tearing apart what remains of the Quebec model. “It’s clear that François Legault, the most unpopular politician Quebec has ever known, wants to cover up all his government’s failures […]Press release
The education system needs predictability, not surprises
Open letter – Coalition of Education Partners The next few days will mark the start of a new school year. This is a pivotal moment in the lives of our young people, hundreds of thousands of families, and the staff working in the system. Everyone is working hard to make sure the start of the […]Press release
The QFL condemns the forced return to work of Air Canada flight attendants
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) strongly condemns the decision by the federal government and the Minister of Employment to order Air Canada flight attendants back to work just hours after their strike began. The imposition of binding arbitration is a direct attack on the fundamental right to bargain and to strike, rights that are […]Press release
Legislation restricting the right to strike: unions urge the government to honour its word
On June 25, 2025, the presidents of Quebec’s major labour federations met with Labour Minister Jean Boulet, at his request, in an effort to rebuild bridges following the adoption of Bill 89, a piece of legislation designed to weaken unions’ bargaining power and undermine workers’ rights. While Minister Boulet expressed a willingness to meet again […]Press release
Protest today in front of the Prime Minister’s office
Education cuts: yet another CAQ failure Montreal, July 9, 2025 – The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) strongly denounces the Legault government’s announcement of more than half a billion dollars in cuts to education. These cuts, brought forward by Education Minister Bernard Drainville, further weaken a public education system already stretched to the breaking point. […]Press release