The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) celebrates the enactment, this Friday, June 20, of new federal legislation banning the use of replacement workers (commonly referred to as “scabs”) during labour disputes. This marks a historic moment for workers covered by the Canada Labour Code. “This is a demand we’ve been making for decades. This breakthrough […]
Dear members, As you know, the master collective agreement for building services between the Union of Service Employees, Local 800 (UES 800) and the Corporation of Cleaning Contractors of Québec (CEEMQ) will expire on November 1, 2025. This agreement applies to members working in building services in regions covered by the Québec Decree. These regions are: […]
A turning point with serious consequences for quebec Bill 89, officially passed today, will have serious and far-reaching consequences for Quebec’s entire workforce. “The Premier and his Labour Minister clearly fail to grasp the extent of the damage this new legislation will inflict. This is a dark day for working people,” stated spokespersons Robert Comeau […]
Reflection, solidarity and union commitment to equal rights Canada often presents itself as a welcoming destination for immigrants. But behind the slogans and statistics lies a different reality, one experienced by thousands of migrant workers who labor in our fields, factories, kitchens and hospitals. These are essential workers, yet they are often treated as second-class […]
A setback for Quebec women The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) expresses serious reservations about Bill 101, which the government calls An Act to improve certain labour laws. In reality, this bill represents yet another setback for Quebec women in terms of occupational health and safety. “By excluding health, social services, and education workers from […]
Highly competitive working conditions in Montreal’s building services sector The Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800) is proud to announce the official signing of the new collective agreement for Bee-Clean employees covered by the building services decree in the Montreal region. The new five-year agreement was ratified following general assemblies held in Montreal and […]
This gathering, marked by solidarity and union pride, brought together delegates from across Canada: Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, and of course, Quebec. Together, they embodied a united Canada within a powerful and committed North American union. Workers united: a collective force for workers Workers United, affiliated with SEIU (Service Employees International Union), represents over 85,000 members […]
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) and several of its affiliated unions in the private sector are calling on the government to create an exceptional pathway to permanent immigration for temporary foreign workers already in the province who are no longer able to renew their work permits. “We absolutely must find a way to open […]
For several months now, the Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800), has been receiving a growing number of reports from workers being denied access to employment insurance benefits. This troubling reality reveals the shortcomings of a system that, while essential, remains ill-suited to the realities faced by precarious workers. A temporary, but significant step […]
Francization is much more than simply learning a language: it is an essential tool for social, economic, and cultural integration. Aware of this reality, the Service Employees’ Union, Local 800 (SEU 800), has been offering a francization program for several years, adapted to the realities of the workplace and accessible to all its members. This […]
