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 […]
The adoption today of Bill 3 by the national assembly — a historic setback for workers’ rights and a shameful legacy of the Legault government at the very end of its mandate — is being denounced in one voice by APTS, CSD, CSN, CSQ, FAE, FTQ, SFPQ AND SPGQ. The adoption today of Bill 3 […]
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) strongly condemns the introduction of Bill 27, which targets both the Act respecting collective agreement decrees and occupational health and safety in the construction sector. This troubling and dangerous initiative reflects an authoritarian government that shows deep contempt for workers. At a time when the CAQ is at its […]
More than 500 activists from Quebec’s nine major labour organizations — APTS, CSN, CSD, CSQ, FAE, FIQ, FTQ, SFPQ and SPGQ — are gathering today to take a decisive step in the Union générale du syndicalismeworking together to develop solutions to current and future challenges. “This unprecedented collective initiative in the history of the labour movement […]
A lockout announced by the employer on its website will take effect overnight from march 30 to 31, 2026, resulting in the suspension of a bus route connecting Québec city, Trois-Rivières and Sherbrooke. Although the bargaining unit involved includes only six drivers, the consequences of the lockout extend far beyond this small group of workers. […]
As rising oil prices and an ongoing trade war shake the Canadian economy, the Interprovincial Employment Insurance Alliance, made up of unions and community groups advocating for unemployed workers across Eastern Canada, is calling for a major reform of the employment insurance system and urgent measures to support those left behind, particularly workers in seasonal […]
The cost of living is rising and your Collective Agreement takes it into account. During the last negotiations, the Common Front secured an important provision: wage indexation to inflation (CPI). The objective is simple: to protect your purchasing power for 2026, 2027 and 2028. HOW IT WORKS On April 20, 2026, Statistics Canada will release […]
