Every September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation invites us to remember. But reconciliation cannot be limited to a single day of remembrance. It also requires us to listen, learn and, above all, take action. Today, across Canada, we honour residential school Survivors, the children who never returned home, and the families and […]
Are you a Fonds de solidarité FTQ shareholder? You have an important right to exercise: choosing the people who will represent you on its Board of Directors. You can vote online in advance until September 30 at 4:45 p.m. Shareholders recently received their Notice of Meeting, which includes the 13-character control number required to vote […]
A message of solidarity to our members impacted by the fire that occurred last Friday night at Saint-Paul Church. Images of the historic church engulfed in flames deeply shook the neighbourhood. Beyond the heritage building itself, it is a place of memory, services, and community life that has been profoundly affected. The Ancien Pensionnat Côte-Saint-Paul, […]
After months of discussions, concessions, calculations and careful consideration, the new collective agreement at Joseph Ribkoff creations was signed this morning. Joseph Ribkoff Creations is not just any company. Founded in Montreal in 1957, the company built its reputation in the fashion industry by focusing on quality, elegance and craftsmanship. Behind every garment that crosses borders, […]
A new collective agreement was officially signed on monday, february 9, for members of the jeanne-mance housing corporation bargaining unit, marking the successful conclusion of a thorough and sustained negotiation process led by the union committee and the unit representative, josé bazin. The Jeanne-Mance Housing Corporation manages one of the largest social housing portfolios in Québec. […]
For years, the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) has been one of the main pathways to permanent residence for immigrant workers already established in Quebec. It was built on a simple, consistent idea: work here, in French, contribute to Quebec society, and be able to build a lasting life here. For thousands of people working in […]
In a recent article, Radio-Canada paints a troubling picture of the situation at the cnesst. Several workers’ rights organizations, including SEU800, are observing a clear deterioration in access to services, only a few months after the quebec government announced the cuts. Delays are skyrocketing According to the information reported, mediation delays for certain labour standard complaints are now two to three […]
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 […]
Being premier of Quebec is an immense responsibility. Few people are prepared to expose themselves, for so long, to crises, criticism, and constant public scrutiny. One can question the Legault government’s record without disparaging the office itself. And without claiming that everything has been negative, it must be acknowledged that, over the past year, the […]
Good news for all public sector workers. The most recent actuarial valuation of the Government and Public Employees Retirement Plan (RREGOP), released in 2025, confirms that the plan is in excellent financial health. As a concrete result, the employee contribution rate to the RREGOP will gradually decrease starting in 2026. Nouveaux taux de cotisation salariale […]
