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Increase in CNESST Contributions : Employers cannot avoid their responsibilities

By v.viens@ues800.org

The Congress of Democratic Trade Unions (CSD), the Confédération of National Trade Unions (CNTU), the Quebec Labour Congress (QLC), and the Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) are denouncing the statements made by the Quebec Employers Council (CPQ), the Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce (QFCC), and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). These employer […]

UES800 Excellence Scholarships: Recognizing Achievement

By v.viens@ues800.org

Each year, UES800 awards six $1,000 excellence scholarships to support young people from our members families, as well as our members who are pursuing their studies. Through this initiative, we aim to recognize their commitment, determination, and perseverance in achieving their goals. It is our way of encouraging those who, through hard work and passion, […]

Collective insurance: A plan created by members, for members

By v.viens@ues800.org

In many workplaces, group insurance is negotiated with the employer, who is then responsible for administering the plan. This is the case for many 800 members working in industries, services and commerce, as well as in the education sector. But in the building service sector, the reality is different. Members work for many different employers […]

OBVIA report on Ai in the workplace 

By v.viens@ues800.org

Trade unions are calling for a responsible deployment of ai, based on transparency, oversight, and training. Following the publication of a report  by the International Observatory on the Social Impacts of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies (OBVIA), several union organizations — APTS, CSQ, CSN, FIQ, FTQ, SCFP, SFPQ, SPGQ, the United Steelworkers, and Unifor Québec — are […]

Breaking point at Rivière-Ouelle camping : Employees on unlimited general strike

By v.viens@ues800.org

Workers at Rivière-Ouelle Camping lauched an unlimited général strike yesterday mornig at 7:00 A.M. This decision comes after several months of tensions marked by disputed dismissals, vacant positions left unfilled, and collective bargaining negotiations that have failed to produce an agreement between the parties. Dismissals at the heart of the dispute The conflict originates from […]

Training finally recognized after a long battle

By v.viens@ues800.org

After more than 15 years, a number of pay equity complaints filed with the cnesst have finally been resolved. On april 15, the administrative labour tribunal (tribunal administratif du travail, or tat) ruled in favour of unions representing workers in health and social services, schools and colleges. The case, which challenged the way job training […]

Report by Quebec’s French Language commissioner

By v.viens@ues800.org

The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) takes note of the report by Quebec’s french language commissioner on the francization of businesses and shares several of its findings. For example, with the integration into the labour market of tens of thousands of immigrants in recent years, the need for French language learning in workplaces has increased […]

Introduction Of Bill No. 4: The Act Respecting The Communication Of Information For The Purpose Of Protecting Against Intimate Partner Violence

By v.viens@ues800.org

The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) welcomes the Introduction of Bill no. 4: The Act Respecting The Communication Of Information For The Purpose Of Protecting Against Intimate Partner Violence and emphasizes the importance of strengthening prevention tools in cases of domestic violence. For the QFL, any measure that allows a person at risk to obtain relevant […]