The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) wishes to express its most sincere condolences to the families, loved ones, and colleagues of those killed or injured in the shooting that occurred yesterday in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood. We also acknowledge the work of first responders and all those who came to the aid of the victims under […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) takes note of the opening speech delivered this afternoon by premier Christine Fréchette, but remains disappointed regarding the absence of a genuine societal project for Quebec. At present, the top priority for Quebecers is the rising cost of living. Grocery and housing costs are soaring. However, the only measure […]
A concerning situation is currently unfolding at Rivière-Ouelle Camping, where several employees are denouncing what they describe as an intolerable work environment marked by allegations of harassment and a series of dismissals strongly contested by the Union of Service Employees (UES800), affiliated with the Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL). In response to the situation, a […]
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) notes the federal government’s commitment, as outlined in the economic update presented by the minister of finance and national revenue, François Philippe champagne, to revitalize the Canadian economy. However, much remains to be done to reassure workers who are losing their jobs. The QFL welcomes the investments announced for […]
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) acknowledges the new cabinet put in place by premier Fréchette and of the reappointment of labour minister Jean Boulet. The QFL hopes that the new government leadership will bring renewed momentum to relations between the government and civil society. Among other things, workers deserve a Labour Minister who chooses […]
