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On May 2, the Union and the Employer signed a new collective agreement for the hotel sector in the Quebec City area. In addition to the annual salary increases, the bonus was increased significantly, from $1.00 to $2.00 or $3.00 per hour depending on the bonus applicable to the position. The parties have also agreed […]

During a general assembly held last April 22nd, the members of the SEU 800 who are working for the departments of Facilities Management, Dining Services, Student Housing Services and the Faculty Club departments ratified by a majority the agreement in principle reached the negotiation table. This meeting followed previous meetings for members of the Printing […]

It is with pride that the Autobus Dufresne Inc. negotiating committee has concluded its first 3-year contract. At the general assembly held on March 16th, the members voted by a large majority in favour of this agreement in principle which provides for a 15% salary increase in the first year of the agreement. The members […]

Following the general assembly of March 21st, the members have accepted by a large majority the agreement in principle reached the negotiation table. The primary issue for the union during these negotiations was the employer’s use of a subcontractor. This subcontractor provided kitchen services for special events and tournaments and customer service for its production. […]

On December 22nd, the workers of Gaétan Riendeau Inc. voted on the employer’s proposal and it was accepted by a majority of the members of the unit. The new contract includes a 10 to 15% wage increase for all workers, effective immediately. This is great news for these workers as the holiday season approaches. In […]

On September 24, members working at IPL St-Damien organized a large family celebration to mark 50 years of union membership with the Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU800). The first collective agreement for IPL employees who were members of the SEU800 was negotiated in 1973. Following the 1986 split between SEU800 and Sqees 298, IPL members […]

Here is an update on the various income support measures and their eligibility conditions that have been available to workers since September 27, 2020. Canada recovery benefit (CRB) Canada caregiving benefit (CCB) (Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit – CRCB) Individuals authorized to recommend isolation include: Canada recovery sickness benefit (CRSB) Translated into English by SEU800 from the […]

2015 has been eventful for workers in our union. We can no longer keep count of the protests against austerity, whose first victims are undoubtedly Quebec citizens. Link to the journal :  December 2015

In Quebec, following the statements of the Charter of Values, there has been much debate about our differences. Yet in our union action, it is our common status as workers that we need to focus on. We sell our labour to produce a good or service in exchange for a fair wage, in order to […]