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 […]
François Legault’s government insists it will not back down on hard-won gains and that CNESST services will be preserved. Yet the organization, which must eliminate 250 jobs (equivalent to 5% of its workforce), anticipates service delays and disruptions. We will take the government at its word, but we will still document the concrete impacts experienced […]
François Legault tries to revamp his image by attacking workers The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) strongly condemns François Legault’s frontal attack on Quebec workers by tearing apart what remains of the Quebec model. “It’s clear that François Legault, the most unpopular politician Quebec has ever known, wants to cover up all his government’s failures […]
Prime Minister Carney’s announcement last Friday confirmed that two temporary measures, originally set to end in October, will now be extended until April 11, 2026: These measures provide concrete support to hundreds of thousands of workers. But let’s keep in mind: they are still temporary. The labour movement continues to push for a comprehensive reform […]
The next few days will mark the start of a new school year. This is a pivotal moment in the lives of our young people, hundreds of thousands of families, and the staff working in the system. Everyone is working hard to make sure the start of the year goes smoothly. But at what cost? […]
