“The new government and all elected officials must work together for the common good” — Magali Picard, QFL President The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) acknowledges the election of a minority Parti Québécois government and is calling on all elected officials, including the opposition parties, to get to work quickly and work together for the […]
The QLF, APTS, CSN, CSQ, FAE, FIQ and SFPQ will appear before the Superior Court starting tomorrow to challenge provisions of the Pay Equity Act adopted in 2019. For the labour organizations, the principle at the heart of this legal battle remains fundamental: women workers have the right to discrimination-free pay and, when discrimination is […]
Every September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation invites us to remember. But reconciliation cannot be limited to a single day of remembrance. It also requires us to listen, learn and, above all, take action. Today, across Canada, we honour residential school Survivors, the children who never returned home, and the families and […]
After the members ratified their new collective agreement last June, the parties officially signed it on September 23, 2026. The new collective agreement will remain in effect until May 1, 2030. Among the key provisions are wage increases ranging from 12% to 13.5% over four (4) years, depending on the applicable pay scale; the addition […]
After six months of lockout, Autobus La Québécoise drivers are now facing another setback. In a decision issued on September 11, the Commission des transports du Québec (CTQ) revoked two of the three intercity transportation permits operated by the company. This decision will have consequences for the future of some workers represented by the Service […]
Your generosity was on full display during our school supply drive, which wrapped up last August. Thanks to your support, nearly 40 students received backpacks filled with supplies to help them start the school year on the right foot. Our members dedicated their time and energy to preparing the backpacks. They also went the extra […]
Purchasing goods made by unionized workers in Canada, as well as choosing unionized hotels, car dealerships and other businesses, helps support good jobs across the country. Did you know that the Canadian Labour Congress offers a directory of products and services provided by unionized workers in Canada? Explore the “Buy Union” directory Would you like […]
For generations, Canada has built much of its prosperity on one certainty: its privileged relationship with the United States. Our two economies have grown together. Companies have organized their production on both sides of the border. Entire industries have developed around this close relationship. For thousands of workers in Quebec, this trade relationship is part […]
Are you a Fonds de solidarité FTQ shareholder? You have an important right to exercise: choosing the people who will represent you on its Board of Directors. You can vote online in advance until September 30 at 4:45 p.m. Shareholders recently received their Notice of Meeting, which includes the 13-character control number required to vote […]
Workers at Camping Rivière-Ouelle, represented by the Service employe Union (UES 800), received in recent days the Ministry of Labour investigation report stemming from the labour dispute with their employer this summer. The 33-day strike, which ended on July 3, was marked by the presence of numerous individuals performing work normally carried out by striking […]
