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Increase in CNESST Contributions : Employers cannot avoid their responsibilities

By v.viens@ues800.org

The Congress of Democratic Trade Unions (CSD), the Confédération of National Trade Unions (CNTU), the Quebec Labour Congress (QLC), and the Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) are denouncing the statements made by the Quebec Employers Council (CPQ), the Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce (QFCC), and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). These employer […]

État Généraux du Synidcalisme: Reflection continues

By v.viens@ues800.org

More than 500 activists from Quebec’s nine major labour organizations — APTS, CSN, CSD, CSQ, FAE, FIQ, FTQ, SFPQ and SPGQ — are gathering today to take a decisive step in the Union générale du syndicalismeworking together to develop solutions to current and future challenges. “This unprecedented collective initiative in the history of the labour movement […]

François Legault’s Resignation and The Resumption of Parliamentary Proceedings

By v.viens@ues800.org

Several organizations call on the government to abandon its authoritarian bills As parliamentary proceedings resume, following François Legault’s resignation and the CAQ leadership race, several organizations are calling on the CAQ government to set aside its bills that undermine the rule of law. Despite the current political instability, the government remains responsible for taking concrete […]

A look back at the 34th QFL Convention

By v.viens@ues800.org

Held from November 24 to 27, 2025, the 34th convention of the Quebec Federation of Labour marked a pivotal moment as the federation’s 33 affiliated unions came together to debate and vote on more than 150 resolutions. Over four days, hundreds of delegates exercised their democratic rights, united by discussion, debate, and a shared determination to defend […]

Thank you for your solidarity

By v.viens@ues800.org

You came from all over Quebec. Some of you traveled for hours by car, arriving from Saguenay, Quebec City, Gatineau, and many other regions. Seeing such a strong, committed, and diverse delegation touched us deeply. We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking a day out of your weekend […]

A look back at the 34th QFL convention

By v.viens@ues800.org

Held from November 24 to 27, 2025, the 34th convention of the Quebec Federation of Labour marked a pivotal moment as the federation’s 33 affiliated unions came together to debate and vote on more than 150 resolutions. Over four days, hundreds of delegates exercised their democratic rights, united by discussion, debate, and a shared determination to defend […]

They want to silence unions. We will answer with solidarity.

By v.viens@ues800.org

With Bill 3, the CAQ is trying to impose its own vision of union democracy, complicate our procedures, restrict our ability to take action, and weaken our capacity to defend Quebec’s workers. When a government-employer starts dictating the rules to those who challenge it, that’s not transparency, it’s control. And that control is aimed directly […]

United to win: SEU 800 attends Workers United convention in Cleveland

By v.viens@ues800.org

This gathering, marked by solidarity and union pride, brought together delegates from across Canada: Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, and of course, Quebec. Together, they embodied a united Canada within a powerful and committed North American union. Workers united: a collective force for workers Workers United, affiliated with SEIU (Service Employees International Union), represents over 85,000 members […]