Although significant advances have been made over the decades, women continue to face systemic obstacles in the workplace. Wage discrimination, limited access to management positions, increased job insecurity, and workplace violence are persistent realities. As history has shown, these gains are never definitive: women’s rights can rapidly regress under the impact of regressive policies and […]
This decision sends a clear warning to employers tempted to discriminate against unionized workers. The Tribunal administratif du travail recently ruled in favor of the Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800) in a case against Precise ParkLink Inc., the company responsible for parking management at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport. The ruling is unequivocal: the company […]
Members of the Building Services sector in Montreal represented by the Service Employees Union (SEU)Local 800, ratified a tentative agreement during their union general assembly held on Saturday, December 7. The agreement applies to building services employees working in public buildings covered by the Montreal Decree and reflects the sustained efforts of the bargaining committee […]
We’re always there to discuss crucial issues for local 800 workers On November 25, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) held its traditional lobby day in Ottawa, bringing together MPs, ministers and senators to discuss priority issues for workers. The purpose of these discussions was to highlight the essential role of unions and put forward solutions […]
Here is an overview of the main improvements that will be incorporated into the new collective agreement: It is with great pride that we extend our warmest congratulations to our negotiating committee on reaching an agreement in principle that is favourable to all our members. After months of hard work, constructive discussions and well-executed pressure […]
The QFL Women’s Triennial is an event that highlights the issues and struggles of women in the world of work. Held every three years, the event brings together committed union and feminist activists to discuss the advancement and challenges that women are facing in their professional and personal lives. The Triennial is much more than […]
On May 27, at a general meeting, the members of the SEU 800 working for Groupe Environnemental Labrie SRI at St-Nicolas’s shop overwhelmingly accepted the agreement in principle reached with the negotiating committee. After several months of negotiations, the parties finally reached an agreement in principle, with each party able to achieve its main negotiating […]
April 3rd, at a special general assembly, the members of the SEU 800 working at Autocar Orléans Express Inc. overwhelmingly accepted the agreement in principle reached with the negotiating committee on March 22nd. After a year of negotiations totalling 33 meetings, with the help of a conciliator from the Ministry of Labour and a mediator, […]
On March 22nd, the Autocars Orléans Express Inc. drivers’ negotiating committee came to a new agreement in principle with the employer. The negotiating committee, which represents the 77 employees, finally reached an agreement with the employer after more than a year of negotiations. The agreement in principe will be presented to the members shortly, and […]
The 77 members of the SEU 800, working at Autocars Orléans Express, voted at 96% in favour of an unlimited general strike, called at an appropriate time, at meetings held on March 14 and 15. The 77 drivers have been without a contract since March 31, 2023. The main issues at stake in these negotiations […]
