ARTICLE SUMMARY: Under the guise of “modernization,” the Quebec government seeks to impose a series of rules and procedures on unions that could stifle their ability to take collective action. Bill 3 raises serious concerns about the future of union democracy in Quebec. It represents an attempt to reassert political control over labor organizations, a […]
A project that touches the very foundations of our province Last week, the CAQ government tabled Bill 1, the 2025 Quebec Constitution Act, in the National Assembly. The goal: to create a Quebec constitution, a document that would outline the province’s main principles, including its identity, language, values, and the way its institutions function. This […]
François Legault tries to revamp his image by attacking workers The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) strongly condemns François Legault’s frontal attack on Quebec workers by tearing apart what remains of the Quebec model. “It’s clear that François Legault, the most unpopular politician Quebec has ever known, wants to cover up all his government’s failures […]
Prime Minister Carney’s announcement last Friday confirmed that two temporary measures, originally set to end in October, will now be extended until April 11, 2026: These measures provide concrete support to hundreds of thousands of workers. But let’s keep in mind: they are still temporary. The labour movement continues to push for a comprehensive reform […]
On June 25, 2025, the presidents of Quebec’s major labour federations met with Labour Minister Jean Boulet, at his request, in an effort to rebuild bridges following the adoption of Bill 89, a piece of legislation designed to weaken unions’ bargaining power and undermine workers’ rights. While Minister Boulet expressed a willingness to meet again […]
A turning point with serious consequences for quebec Bill 89, officially passed today, will have serious and far-reaching consequences for Quebec’s entire workforce. “The Premier and his Labour Minister clearly fail to grasp the extent of the damage this new legislation will inflict. This is a dark day for working people,” stated spokespersons Robert Comeau […]
A setback for Quebec women The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) expresses serious reservations about Bill 101, which the government calls An Act to improve certain labour laws. In reality, this bill represents yet another setback for Quebec women in terms of occupational health and safety. “By excluding health, social services, and education workers from […]
Accompanied by hundreds of workers, the leaders of the APTS, CSD, CSN, CSQ, FAE, FIQ, QFL, SFPQ, and SPGQ gathered at a demonstration in Montreal at noon today to demand that Labour Minister Jean Boulet withdraw Bill 89. “Not only does this bill undermine workers’ right to negotiate and improve their working conditions, but it […]
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) reacts with outrage to the bill introduced by Labour Minister Jean Boulet. By seeking to limit the duration of labor disputes, the bill is clearly an attack on workers’ right to strike, a right protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Canadian Constitution. Labour contracts […]
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) reiterates the importance of relying on permanent immigration to fill permanent labour needs, and of urgently building bridges to permanent immigration for temporary foreign workers in the country. “We’re worried that temporary workers will remain in a precarious situation while Quebec takes the time to reflect. We can’t continue to count […]
