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Removal of caps on fte positions and budget predictability in education
“Act before it’s too late!” Urges the coalition of education partners Members of the Coalition of Education Partners are expressing concern about the lack of clarity surrounding the recently announced easing of full-time equivalent (FTE) targets, the accessibility of the partial $540 million reinvestment in the school network, which remains subject to numerous constraints, and […]
Still marching to change the world
Local 800 at the 2025 World March of Women Last Saturday, thousands of women set out for Québec City. Buses from every region of the province converged on the capital for the same event: the World March of Women, held on October 18, 2025, under the theme “Still marching to change the world.” Thirty years […]
One week into the lockout: Beaulieu Canada keeps the door closed
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 […]
Quebec constitution: What the CAQ is proposing and how it could affect you
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 […]
At the heart of solidarity: Local representatives of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ gather in Montreal
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 […]
Building Services – Quebec Region: Negotiations Resume!
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 […]
GDI BBQ: coming together to strengthen solidarity
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. […]
Pay equity maintenance 2020-2025 : A joint committee for greater fairness and transparency
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. […]
A new protocol against violence in our schools
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 […]