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Québec adopts regulation to make it easier to exploit temporary foreign workers
This government has completely lost its mind Montreal, February 26, 2025 – The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) is in utter disbelief at this government’s actions. Behind closed doors—and, frankly, hypocritically—Quebec announced this morning in the Gazette officielle that it is amending a regulation that previously barred employers convicted of discrimination, labor law violations, or […]Press release
In the face of tariff threats, a broad coalition calls for more accessible employment insurance
Montreal, February 25, 2025 – The Conseil national des chômeurs et chômeuses (CNC), the Mouvement autonome et solidaire des sans-emploi (MASSE), and Quebec’s major labour organizations (QFL, CSN, CSQ, and CSD) are urging the federal government to introduce measures that would make the employment insurance (EI) program more accessible and flexible. This request comes amid […]Press release
Union victory: Tribunal rules in favor of SEU 800 against Precise ParkLink Inc.
Montreal, February 19, 2025 – This decision sends a clear warning to employers tempted to discriminate against unionized workers. The Tribunal administratif du travail recently ruled in favor of the Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800) in a case against Precise ParkLink Inc., the company responsible for parking management at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport. The […]Press release
Bill 89: A useless bill that hides the catastrophic record of François Legault’s government
Montreal, February 19, 2025 – The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) reacts with outrage to the bill introduced by Labour Minister Jean Boulet. By seeking to limit the duration of labor disputes, the bill is clearly an attack on workers’ right to strike, a right protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and […]Press release
Celebrating the Essential Role of Social Delegates!
On this Social Delegates Appreciation Day, the FTQ wishes to celebrate a unique network of solidarity and mutual aid within the union.Press release
Threat of U.S. tariffs: A strong, direct, and united response is needed
Montreal, February 4th, 2025. – The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) affirms that a robust and united national response, involving all key players in our economy, must be implemented to respond to the threats of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. The situation remains precarious despite the thirty-day reprieve announced this week. “The intimidation and […]Press release
Review and outlook 2024-2025
Press conference with QFL President and General Secretary Montréal, January 14, 2025 – The Quebec Federation of Labor (QFL) enters 2025 with the backdrop of the end of the Ottawa regime and the upcoming election. In Quebec City, the CAQ government has clearly lost the confidence of the population and still hasn’t found its compass, […]Press release
QFL’s Reaction to the Economic Update by the Legault Government
Quebec Announces a Return to Austerity Montréal, November 21, 2024 – The Quebec Federation of Labor (QFL) observes that in its economic update, the CAQ government is preparing for a return to austerity, a strategy that has previously caused significant harm to Quebecers. “By delaying urgent investments in infrastructure such as hospital and school renovations, […]Uncategorized