The signing of the return-to-work protocol by both parties this morning officially ends the lockout imposed by the employer on october 10, paving the way for a gradual return to normal operations for the 160 people who have been out of work for nearly two months. Last Monday, Beaulieu Canada workers gathered for a general […]
You came from all over Quebec. Some of you traveled for hours by car, arriving from Saguenay, Quebec City, Gatineau, and many other regions. Seeing such a strong, committed, and diverse delegation touched us deeply. We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking a day out of your weekend […]
At a general meeting held in Quebec city on November 30, 2025, nearly 80% of members voted to ratify the tentative agreement presented by the union. The meeting was broadcast simultaneously in several cities, including Sherbrooke, Rimouski, and Sept-Îles. Thanks to Marc Kébreau and Pascale Saint-Antoine for the pictures. Following a 14th bargaining session on November 11, the parties reached a tentative agreement to renew the master collective agreement for building services in the Quebec City region. It should be noted that this collective agreement between the Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800), and the Corporation des entrepreneurs en entretien ménager […]
Held from November 24 to 27, 2025, the 34th convention of the Quebec Federation of Labour marked a pivotal moment as the federation’s 33 affiliated unions came together to debate and vote on more than 150 resolutions. Over four days, hundreds of delegates exercised their democratic rights, united by discussion, debate, and a shared determination to defend […]
In accordance with sections 53, 54 and 59 of the Act respecting Access to documents held by public bodies and the Protection of personal information, the Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800), submitted an access-to-information request to identify the author of the complaint that led the Acton Vale City Council to prohibit the heated […]
Union Analysis of the 2025 HungerCount Each year, Food Banks Canada’s HungerCount provides a striking picture of the financial hardship experienced by hundreds of thousands of people from coast to coast. The 2025 edition confirms a troubling reality: food insecurity no longer affects only very low-income households, people receiving social assistance, or seasonal workers. It […]
The minister of labor claims that collective agreement decrees “are not in danger… for now.” But workers in quebec already know where this kind of answer leads. We’ve heard this line far too many times. And more importantly, we’ve seen what comes next: contradictions, half-truths, deliberate attacks, and setbacks for collective rights. On September 23, […]
This morning at the National Assembly, Alexandre Leduc, labour critic for the second opposition group, unveiled a new internal document from the Ministry of Labour. A document that confirms what we feared: Minister Jean Boulet is indeed preparing a proposal to repeal the Collective Agreement Decrees Act, despite the reassuring statements he made just last week. […]
In Quebec, winter is unforgiving. But cold-related injuries are not inevitable: frostbite, hypothermia, and cold-related accidents can be prevented. Workplaces must take responsibility, and workers must have the information they need to protect themselves. There are mornings when the cold no longer stings: it bites. Members who work outdoors know this better than anyone. Those […]
Yesterday, the federal government presented its 2025 budget, focusing on stability and fiscal discipline. In a context of economic slowdown and persistently high living costs, the Minister of Finance has opted for caution: reducing debt, slowing the growth of public spending, and investing in priority sectors such as health, housing, and infrastructure. While it includes […]
