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Federal response to aluminum and steel tariffs
The QFL welcomes Minister Mélanie Joly’s initiative Montreal, June 2, 2025 — The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) welcomes the decision by the federal government and Industry Minister Mélanie Joly to commit to requiring the use of Canadian steel and aluminum in future infrastructure and defense projects, should President Trump follow through on his threat […]Press release
Passage of Bill 89
A turning point with serious consequences for Quebec Quebec City, May 29, 2025 – Bill 89, officially passed today, will have serious and far-reaching consequences for Quebec’s entire workforce. “The Premier and his Labour Minister clearly fail to grasp the extent of the damage this new legislation will inflict. This is a dark day for […]Press release
On April 28, let’s not forget them
The FTQ observes the Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job Montréal, April 28, 2025 – The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) is observing the Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job this April 28. Once again, we must denounce the unacceptably high number of workplace accident […]Uncategorized
Bill 101 to improve certain labour laws
A setback for Quebec women Montreal, April 25, 2025 – The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) expresses serious reservations about Bill 101, which the government calls An Act to improve certain labour laws. In reality, this bill represents yet another setback for Quebec women in terms of occupational health and safety. “By excluding health, social […]Press release
Signing of a new collective agreement at Bee-Clean
Highly competitive working conditions in Montreal’s building services sector Montreal, April 25, 2025 – The Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800) is proud to announce the official signing of the new collective agreement for Bee-Clean employees covered by the building services decree in the Montreal region. The new five-year agreement was ratified following general […]Press release
Temporary foreign workers, Quebec must give access to permanent immigration to those already here
Montréal, March 31, 2025 – The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) and several of its affiliated unions in the private sector are calling on the government to create an exceptional pathway to permanent immigration for temporary foreign workers already in the province who are no longer able to renew their work permits. “We absolutely must […]Press release
La FTQ réagit au budget du gouvernement du Québec
La CAQ nous enfonce dans l’austérité et les compressions Montréal, le 25 mars 2025 – La Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec (FTQ) note clairement dans le budget déposé par le ministre des Finances du Québec un sous-financement dans les secteurs de la santé, de l’éducation et de l’ensemble des services sociaux. Une évaluation […]Press release
The QFL reacts to the Quebec government’s budget
The CAQ plunges us into austerity and cuts Montréal, March 25, 2025 – The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) clearly notes that the budget tabled by the Quebec Minister of Finance underfunds the health, education and social services sectors. Even a conservative estimate shows that $1.7 billion is missing just to maintain the current rate […]Press release