In many workplaces, group insurance is negotiated with the employer, who is then responsible for administering the plan. This is the case for many 800 members working in industries, services and commerce, as well as in the education sector. But in the building service sector, the reality is different. Members work for many different employers […]
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) strongly condemns the introduction of Bill 27, which targets both the Act respecting collective agreement decrees and occupational health and safety in the construction sector. This troubling and dangerous initiative reflects an authoritarian government that shows deep contempt for workers. At a time when the CAQ is at its […]
Good news for workers responsible for the maintenance of public buildings in the Montreal region: the new collective agreement decree was published this morning in The Gazette officielle du Québec. In practical terms, the wage increases and other monetary provisions set out in the decree take effect today, march 4, 2026. Under the new decree, the […]
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 […]
At a general meeting held in Quebec city on November 30, 2025, nearly 80% of members voted to ratify the tentative agreement presented by the union. The meeting was broadcast simultaneously in several cities, including Sherbrooke, Rimouski, and Sept-Îles. Thanks to Marc Kébreau and Pascale Saint-Antoine for the pictures. Following a 14th bargaining session on November 11, the parties reached a tentative agreement to renew the master collective agreement for building services in the Quebec City region. It should be noted that this collective agreement between the Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800), and the Corporation des entrepreneurs en entretien ménager […]
Dear Members, After a break during the summer holidays, negotiations aimed at renewing the master collective agreement for the building services sector resumed in September and are still ongoing. As a reminder, this collective agreement between the Union of Service Employees, Local 800 (UES 800), and the ” la Corporation des entrepreneurs en entretien ménager de […]
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 […]
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. […]
Your photos have highlighted the importance of your work and the quiet strength of your presence in our communities. Thank you again for your participation, your commitment… and your smile in front of the camera!
Dear members, As you know, the master collective agreement for building services between the Union of Service Employees, Local 800 (UES 800) and the Corporation of Cleaning Contractors of Québec (CEEMQ) will expire on November 1, 2025. This agreement applies to members working in building services in regions covered by the Québec Decree. These regions are: […]
