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96% strike mandate at Orléans

By v.viens@ues800.org

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 […]

Mcgill University – agreements in principle accepted for three units!

By v.viens@ues800.org

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 […]

Autobus Dufresne Inc.

By v.viens@ues800.org

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 […]

Good news for the members working at Gaétan Riendeau Inc!

By v.viens@ues800.org

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 […]

50 Years as Part of the Service Employees Union Family

By v.viens@ues800.org

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 […]

COVID-19 info update members’ bulletin (november 23, 2020 update)

By v.viens@ues800.org

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 […]