Learn about the struggles, victories, and initiatives that are driving our members forward across Quebec.
2026/07/09
4 Min
The workers at Camping Rivière-Ouelle, represented by the Service Employees Union (SEU800), returned to work on July 7, 2026, following…
2026/07/08
6 Min
The Congress of Democratic Trade Unions (CSD), the Confédération of National Trade Unions (CNTU), the Quebec Labour Congress (QLC), and…
2026/06/24
2 Min
Each year, UES800 awards six $1,000 excellence scholarships to support young people from our members families, as well as our…
2026/06/23
In many workplaces, group insurance is negotiated with the employer, who is then responsible for administering the plan. This is…
3 Min
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) wishes to express its most sincere condolences to the families, loved ones, and colleagues…
2026/06/19
5 Min
Trade unions are calling for a responsible deployment of ai, based on transparency, oversight, and training. Following the publication of…
2026/06/02
10 Min
Ten Guatemalan workers who arrived in 2019 to hold operator positions at the IPL plant in Saint-Damien-de-Buckland have learned that…
Workers at Rivière-Ouelle Camping lauched an unlimited général strike yesterday mornig at 7:00 A.M. This decision comes after several months…
2026/05/28
After more than 15 years, a number of pay equity complaints filed with the cnesst have finally been resolved. On…
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) takes note of the report by Quebec’s french language commissioner on the francization of…
2026/05/13
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) welcomes the Introduction of Bill no. 4: The Act Respecting The Communication Of Information…
2026/05/05
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) takes note of the opening speech delivered this afternoon by premier Christine Fréchette, but…
2026/05/01
A concerning situation is currently unfolding at Rivière-Ouelle Camping, where several employees are denouncing what they describe as an intolerable…
2026/04/28
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) notes the federal government’s commitment, as outlined in the economic update presented by the…
2026/04/21
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) acknowledges the new cabinet put in place by premier Fréchette and of the reappointment…
2026/04/20
Statistics Canada released the Consumer Price Index (CPI Quebec) for March 2026 today. The results confirm that the threshold for…
2026/04/19
The adoption today of Bill 3 by the national assembly — a historic setback for workers’ rights and a shameful…
2026/04/01
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) strongly condemns the introduction of Bill 27, which targets both the Act respecting collective…
2026/03/31
More than 500 activists from Quebec’s nine major labour organizations — APTS, CSN, CSD, CSQ, FAE, FIQ, FTQ, SFPQ and…
2026/03/30
A lockout announced by the employer on its website will take effect overnight from march 30 to 31, 2026, resulting…
2026/03/25
7 Min
As rising oil prices and an ongoing trade war shake the Canadian economy, the Interprovincial Employment Insurance Alliance, made up…
2026/03/23
The cost of living is rising and your Collective Agreement takes it into account. During the last negotiations, the Common…
2026/03/18
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) expresses a predictable disappointment with the budget tabled today by the minister of finance.…
2026/03/04
Good news for workers responsible for the maintenance of public buildings in the Montreal region: the new collective agreement decree…
2026/03/02
A message of solidarity to our members impacted by the fire that occurred last Friday night at Saint-Paul Church. Images…
2026/02/26
The government is preparing to adopt one of the worst laws in the history of the labour code The QFL,…
2026/02/23
Union organizations representing workers in the health, social services and education sectors are filing constitutional challenges before the Superior Court…
2026/02/16
As part of the 2026–2027 pre-budget consultations, The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) is meeting this Monday with Quebec’s Minister…
2026/02/12
After months of discussions, concessions, calculations and careful consideration, the new collective agreement at Joseph Ribkoff creations was signed this…
2026/02/11
A new collective agreement was officially signed on monday, february 9, for members of the jeanne-mance housing corporation bargaining unit,…
2026/02/03
Several organizations call on the government to abandon its authoritarian bills As parliamentary proceedings resume, following François Legault’s resignation and…
For years, the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) has been one of the main pathways to permanent residence for immigrant workers…
2026/01/21
In a recent article, Radio-Canada paints a troubling picture of the situation at the cnesst. Several workers’ rights organizations, including SEU800, are observing a…
9 Min
Held from November 24 to 27, 2025, the 34th convention of the Quebec Federation of Labour marked a pivotal moment as the…
2026/01/14
Being premier of Quebec is an immense responsibility. Few people are prepared to expose themselves, for so long, to crises,…
2025/12/15
Good news for all public sector workers. The most recent actuarial valuation of the Government and Public Employees Retirement Plan…
2025/12/10
The signing of the return-to-work protocol by both parties this morning officially ends the lockout imposed by the employer on…
2025/12/01
You came from all over Quebec. Some of you traveled for hours by car, arriving from Saguenay, Quebec City, Gatineau,…
At a general meeting held in Quebec city on November 30, 2025, nearly 80% of members voted to ratify the tentative agreement presented by the union. The meeting was broadcast simultaneously in several cities, including Sherbrooke, Rimouski, and Sept-Îles. Thanks to Marc Kébreau and Pascale Saint-Antoine…
2025/11/27
8 Min
2025/11/26
In accordance with sections 53, 54 and 59 of the Act respecting Access to documents held by public bodies and…
2025/11/25
Union Analysis of the 2025 HungerCount Each year, Food Banks Canada’s HungerCount provides a striking picture of the financial hardship…
2025/11/24
The minister of labor claims that collective agreement decrees “are not in danger… for now.” But workers in quebec already…
This morning at the National Assembly, Alexandre Leduc, labour critic for the second opposition group, unveiled a new internal document…
2025/11/17
In Quebec, winter is unforgiving. But cold-related injuries are not inevitable: frostbite, hypothermia, and cold-related accidents can be prevented. Workplaces…
2025/11/04
Yesterday, the federal government presented its 2025 budget, focusing on stability and fiscal discipline. In a context of economic slowdown…
2025/11/03
With Bill 3, the CAQ is trying to impose its own vision of union democracy, complicate our procedures, restrict our…
2025/10/31
ARTICLE SUMMARY: Under the guise of “modernization,” the Quebec government seeks to impose a series of rules and procedures on…
2025/10/28
Dear Members, After a break during the summer holidays, negotiations aimed at renewing the master collective agreement for the building…
2025/10/22
1 Min
Through your photos, you have shown that inspiration is found in your movements, your textures, your environments. Colincia Djitia (Ballin)…
“Act before it’s too late!” Urges the coalition of education partners Members of the Coalition of Education Partners are expressing…
2025/10/20
Local 800 at the 2025 World March of Women Last Saturday, thousands of women set out for Québec City. Buses…
2025/10/17
One week after declaring an indefinite lockout, the 160 employees of Beaulieu Canada (Division 3) remain excluded from their workplace,…
2025/10/16
A project that touches the very foundations of our province Last week, the CAQ government tabled Bill 1, the 2025…
2025/10/10
Less than 48 hours after a symbolic one-day strike by the 160 employees of Beaulieu Canada (Division 3), the employer…
2025/10/08
Employees of Beaulieu Canada (Division 3), represented by the Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800), went on strike today…
2025/10/06
Last weekend, local representatives (LR) of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ came together at the Sheraton Centre Montreal for their…
2025/09/30
Dear Members, We hope you had a pleasant summer and a good holiday season. With the end of summer, the…
2025/09/24
Over the past year, François Legault’s government has taken a series of steps to tighten the noose around union action.…
On August 23, members of the GDI-Distinction base unit gathered for a friendly BBQ at the SEU 800 headquarters. It…
2025/09/17
In Quebec, the Pay Equity Act requires employers to ensure, every five years, that women and men receive equal pay…
2025/09/15
On September 5, Education Minister Bernard Drainville presented a protocol that will be implemented in all Quebec schools to better protect…
2025/09/12
François Legault’s government insists it will not back down on hard-won gains and that CNESST services will be preserved. Yet…
2025/09/11
François Legault tries to revamp his image by attacking workers The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) strongly condemns François Legault’s…
2025/09/10
Prime Minister Carney’s announcement last Friday confirmed that two temporary measures, originally set to end in October, will now be…
2025/08/28
The next few days will mark the start of a new school year. This is a pivotal moment in the…
2025/08/18
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) strongly condemns the decision by the federal government and the Minister of Employment to…
2025/07/24
Through your photos, you gave us a window into your reality, your pride in your work and your daily impact.Your…
2025/07/16
On June 25, 2025, the presidents of Quebec’s major labour federations met with Labour Minister Jean Boulet, at his request,…
2025/07/09
Education cuts: yet another CAQ failure The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) strongly denounces the Legault government’s announcement of more…
2025/06/27
Your photos have highlighted the importance of your work and the quiet strength of your presence in our communities. Thank…
With a strike set to begin on June 22, union members at the PH Tech plant in Lévis officially ratified…
2025/06/19
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) celebrates the enactment, this Friday, June 20, of new federal legislation banning the use…
2025/06/11
Dear members, As you know, the master collective agreement for building services between the Union of Service Employees, Local 800…
2025/05/29
A turning point with serious consequences for quebec Bill 89, officially passed today, will have serious and far-reaching consequences for…
2025/05/27
Reflection, solidarity and union commitment to equal rights Canada often presents itself as a welcoming destination for immigrants. But behind…
2025/04/28
A setback for Quebec women The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) expresses serious reservations about Bill 101, which the government…
2025/04/25
Highly competitive working conditions in Montreal’s building services sector The Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800) is proud to…
2025/03/31
This gathering, marked by solidarity and union pride, brought together delegates from across Canada: Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, and of course,…
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) and several of its affiliated unions in the private sector are calling on the…
2025/03/27
For several months now, the Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800), has been receiving a growing number of reports…
2025/03/25
Francization is much more than simply learning a language: it is an essential tool for social, economic, and cultural integration.…
2025/03/14
Accompanied by hundreds of workers, the leaders of the APTS, CSD, CSN, CSQ, FAE, FIQ, QFL, SFPQ, and SPGQ gathered…
2025/03/07
Although significant advances have been made over the decades, women continue to face systemic obstacles in the workplace. Wage discrimination,…
2025/02/27
The closure of Amazon’s seven warehouses in Quebec, resulting in the loss of at least 3,500 jobs, has sparked both…
2025/02/25
This decision sends a clear warning to employers tempted to discriminate against unionized workers. The Tribunal administratif du travail recently…
2025/02/19
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) reacts with outrage to the bill introduced by Labour Minister Jean Boulet. By seeking…
2025/02/05
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) affirms that a robust and united national response, involving all key players in our…
2025/01/17
Press conference with QFL president and general secretary The Quebec Federation of Labor (QFL) enters 2025 with the backdrop of…
2024/12/20
Members of the Building Services sector in Montreal represented by the Service Employees Union (SEU)Local 800, ratified a tentative agreement…
2024/11/29
We’re always there to discuss crucial issues for local 800 workers On November 25, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) held…
2024/11/18
Here is an overview of the main improvements that will be incorporated into the new collective agreement: Abolition of trial…
2024/11/13
The QFL Women’s Triennial is an event that highlights the issues and struggles of women in the world of work.…
2024/11/04
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) reiterates the importance of relying on permanent immigration to fill permanent labour needs, and of…
2024/10/11
A great victory for workers and the poulation Montréal, October 11, 2024. – The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) welcomes…
2024/09/18
QFL calls for in-depth program review The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) welcomes the federal government’s decision to set a 10%…
2024/08/22
On May 27, at a general meeting, the members of the SEU 800 working for Groupe Environnemental Labrie SRI at…
2024/07/05
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) welcomes the third reading of federal Bill C-64 on prescription drug insurance. It now…
2024/05/28
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) welcomes the adoption at the third reading of the anti-scab bill (C-58) for companies…
2024/04/18
”Since nature hates a void, it’s easy to see why the federal government is acting in the caq’s ”areas of…
2024/04/08
April 3rd, at a special general assembly, the members of the SEU 800 working at Autocar Orléans Express Inc. overwhelmingly…
2024/03/24
On March 22nd, the Autocars Orléans Express Inc. drivers’ negotiating committee came to a new agreement in principle with the…
2024/03/18
The 77 members of the SEU 800, working at Autocars Orléans Express, voted at 96% in favour of an unlimited…
2024/03/12
The ‘’Autobus du Village Inc.’’ negotiating committee is proud to have reached a new 5-year collective agreement. At the January…
2024/01/08
Deal 420,000 front commun workers now have the floor After weeks of intensive bargaining talks, and having consulted its intermediate decision-making…
2023/12/01
Réaction du Front commun au rapport de l’ISQ sur la rémunération des employées et employés de l’administration québécoise Le rattrapage…
2023/11/28
Lester B. Pearson School BoardJohn Rennie School Riverside School Board Central Quebec School BoardTrois-Rivières English Montreal School Board Lester B.…
2023/11/27
The QFL welcomes the introduction of Bill 42, An Act to prevent and fight psychological harassment and sexual violence in…
2023/11/07
The Quebec Federation of labour (QFL) is dismayed to see that the Legault government is staying the course on budgetary…
2023/06/28
Front Commun press conference On the eve of the summer season, the Front Commun met with the media on Tuesday morning to provide…
2023/05/04
On May 2, the Union and the Employer signed a new collective agreement for the hotel sector in the Quebec…
2023/04/26
During a general assembly held last April 22nd, the members of the SEU 800 who are working for the departments…
2023/04/12
It is with pride that the Autobus Dufresne Inc. negotiating committee has concluded its first 3-year contract. At the general…
2023/04/05
Following the general assembly of March 21st, the members have accepted by a large majority the agreement in principle reached…
2023/03/29
“Yes to Health Care Reform, But Not at Any Cost!” Magali Picard, President of the QFL The Quebec Federation of…
2023/03/15
Analysis of Bill No. 10 on the use of private agencies in health and social services Quebec, March 15, 2023…
2022/12/22
On December 22nd, the workers of Gaétan Riendeau Inc. voted on the employer’s proposal and it was accepted by a…
2022/12/01
On November 25, the Government of Canada announced a permanent extension of Employment Insurance sickness benefits from 15 to 26…
2022/11/22
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) welcomes the federal economic update, which highlights the government’s efforts to help workers in…
2022/10/04
On September 24, members working at IPL St-Damien organized a large family celebration to mark 50 years of union membership…
2020/12/07
The Union of Service Employees, Local 800 (SEU 800), is calling on the government to recognize housekeeping attendants as frontline…
2020/11/25
Here is an update on the various income support measures and their eligibility conditions that have been available to workers…
2020/04/09
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the Union of Service Employees, Local 800, representing more than 10,000 cleaning staff,…
2015/12/03
2015 has been eventful for workers in our union. We can no longer keep count of the protests against austerity,…
2014/06/03
In Quebec, following the statements of the Charter of Values, there has been much debate about our differences. Yet in…
2013/12/03
Our strength is that, despite our differences of opinion, we stand together when it comes to defending the rights of…
2013/06/03
Looking at the Canadian political scene, it is easy to notice which parties are from the left wing or from…
2012/12/03
Normally, when we use the word proletarian, we imagine a speech related to battles fought by workers, to Karl Marx…
2011/12/03
Don’t be afraid to say it, the Charest government is trying to drown a fish. To divert the glares of…
2010/06/03
After the tax reductions and electoral speeches claiming a balanced budget, the government and their “experts”, now echoed by their…
2009/12/03
The United Nations Organization (UN) appears to be skeptic with the dawn of the Copenhagen conference on climate change and…
2005/12/03
Some 50 years ago, when the large American union central was created, the AFL-CIO, 1 American worker out of 5…
