The Quebec Federation of labour (QFL) is dismayed to see that the Legault government is staying the course on budgetary restraint, with a spending increase of 2.3% per year, even though it has a significant leeway of $10 billion, as estimated by the Parliamentary Budget Officer last July. “The signal being sent out by Quebec […]
Front Commun press conference On the eve of the summer season, the Front Commun met with the media on Tuesday morning to provide an update on the progress of public sector negotiations. “Unions have brought solutions to the bargaining table – despite what the Treasury Board president has implied – and we expect those solutions to be part […]
On May 2, the Union and the Employer signed a new collective agreement for the hotel sector in the Quebec City area. In addition to the annual salary increases, the bonus was increased significantly, from $1.00 to $2.00 or $3.00 per hour depending on the bonus applicable to the position. The parties have also agreed […]
During a general assembly held last April 22nd, the members of the SEU 800 who are working for the departments of Facilities Management, Dining Services, Student Housing Services and the Faculty Club departments ratified by a majority the agreement in principle reached the negotiation table. This meeting followed previous meetings for members of the Printing […]
It is with pride that the Autobus Dufresne Inc. negotiating committee has concluded its first 3-year contract. At the general assembly held on March 16th, the members voted by a large majority in favour of this agreement in principle which provides for a 15% salary increase in the first year of the agreement. The members […]
Following the general assembly of March 21st, the members have accepted by a large majority the agreement in principle reached the negotiation table. The primary issue for the union during these negotiations was the employer’s use of a subcontractor. This subcontractor provided kitchen services for special events and tournaments and customer service for its production. […]
“Yes to Health Care Reform, But Not at Any Cost!” Magali Picard, President of the QFL The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) will take the time to thoroughly review Bill 15, An Act to Make the Health and Social Services System More Effective, tabled today by the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government. The federation wishes […]
Analysis of Bill No. 10 on the use of private agencies in health and social services Quebec, March 15, 2023 — The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL), along with its affiliated health-sector unions, CPAS-SCFP and SQEES-298, denounces the waste of public funds which, rather than enriching private agencies in the health and social services sectors, […]
On December 22nd, the workers of Gaétan Riendeau Inc. voted on the employer’s proposal and it was accepted by a majority of the members of the unit. The new contract includes a 10 to 15% wage increase for all workers, effective immediately. This is great news for these workers as the holiday season approaches. In […]
On November 25, the Government of Canada announced a permanent extension of Employment Insurance sickness benefits from 15 to 26 weeks starting December 18, 2022. This means that people who qualify and reapply on or after December 18, 2022, will be able to receive up to 26 weeks of Employment Insurance sickness benefits if they […]
