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 the Canadian Constitution. Labour contracts […]
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 threats from the president are […]
Press conference with QFL president and general secretary 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, being unable to solve the […]
Members of the Building Services sector in Montreal represented by the Service Employees Union (SEU)Local 800, ratified a tentative agreement during their union general assembly held on Saturday, December 7. The agreement applies to building services employees working in public buildings covered by the Montreal Decree and reflects the sustained efforts of the bargaining committee […]
We’re always there to discuss crucial issues for local 800 workers On November 25, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) held its traditional lobby day in Ottawa, bringing together MPs, ministers and senators to discuss priority issues for workers. The purpose of these discussions was to highlight the essential role of unions and put forward solutions […]
Here is an overview of the main improvements that will be incorporated into the new collective agreement: It is with great pride that we extend our warmest congratulations to our negotiating committee on reaching an agreement in principle that is favourable to all our members. After months of hard work, constructive discussions and well-executed pressure […]
The QFL Women’s Triennial is an event that highlights the issues and struggles of women in the world of work. Held every three years, the event brings together committed union and feminist activists to discuss the advancement and challenges that women are facing in their professional and personal lives. The Triennial is much more than […]
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) reiterates the importance of relying on permanent immigration to fill permanent labour needs, and of urgently building bridges to permanent immigration for temporary foreign workers in the country. “We’re worried that temporary workers will remain in a precarious situation while Quebec takes the time to reflect. We can’t continue to count […]
A great victory for workers and the poulation Montréal, October 11, 2024. – The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) welcomes the adoption of Bill C-64, which lays the groundwork for a universal public drug insurance plan. The Liberal Party of Canada and the NDP have demonstrated that, with political will, it is possible to improve […]
QFL calls for in-depth program review The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) welcomes the federal government’s decision to set a 10% limit the proportion of foreign workers a Quebec employer can hire in a workplace. “Temporary immigration should not be used to fill permanent labour needs. The federal government’s decision to end the current exception for […]
