One week after declaring an indefinite lockout, the 160 employees of Beaulieu Canada (Division 3) remain excluded from their workplace, with no sign of any real willingness to engage in dialogue. In a press release issued this week, the company announced its intention to table a “comprehensive offer” in the coming days that is aligned […]
A project that touches the very foundations of our province Last week, the CAQ government tabled Bill 1, the 2025 Quebec Constitution Act, in the National Assembly. The goal: to create a Quebec constitution, a document that would outline the province’s main principles, including its identity, language, values, and the way its institutions function. This […]
Less than 48 hours after a symbolic one-day strike by the 160 employees of Beaulieu Canada (Division 3), the employer declared an indefinite lockout, which came into effect at midnight. The workers, represented by the Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800), denounce the employer’s decision as hasty and unjustified, following nearly a year of […]
Employees of Beaulieu Canada (Division 3), represented by the Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800), went on strike today to increase pressure on the employer. Their goal: to put an end to the slow pace of negotiations and push management to reach a fair agreement with the bargaining committee. One year of bargaining, no […]
Last weekend, local representatives (LR) of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ came together at the Sheraton Centre Montreal for their annual national meeting. Two full days were dedicated to training, discussions, and the pride of belonging to a network of more than 1,800 activists who bring the Fund to life in workplaces across Quebec. The […]
Dear Members, We hope you had a pleasant summer and a good holiday season. With the end of summer, the time has now come to resume negotiations for the renewal of the master collective agreement in building services. This collective agreement between the Union of Service Employees, Local 800 (UES 800), and the Corporation des […]
Over the past year, François Legault’s government has taken a series of steps to tighten the noose around union action. After introducing the controversial Bill 101 in April and passing Bill 89 limiting the right to strike, a new front has opened: one of “transparency” and questioning union dues. Once again, the democratic balance is […]
On August 23, members of the GDI-Distinction base unit gathered for a friendly BBQ at the SEU 800 headquarters. It was a great way to put into action the resolution adopted by members: creating more opportunities to meet in a relaxed setting, beyond formal union meetings. In the housekeeping sector, colleagues rarely see each other. […]
In Quebec, the Pay Equity Act requires employers to ensure, every five years, that women and men receive equal pay for work of equal value. This is known as “pay equity maintenance.” For more than 20 years, this process was carried out unilaterally by the government. The results? Disputed postings, followed by long legal battles. […]
On September 5, Education Minister Bernard Drainville presented a protocol that will be implemented in all Quebec schools to better protect staff from violence. The document lays out clear steps to follow before, during, and after a violent incident: securing the premises, intervening quickly, supporting victims, and ensuring systematic follow-up. This protocol is the result of […]
