After more than 15 years, a number of pay equity complaints filed with the cnesst have finally been resolved. On april 15, the administrative labour tribunal (tribunal administratif du travail, or tat) ruled in favour of unions representing workers in health and social services, schools and colleges. The case, which challenged the way job training […]
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) takes note of the report by Quebec’s french language commissioner on the francization of businesses and shares several of its findings. For example, with the integration into the labour market of tens of thousands of immigrants in recent years, the need for French language learning in workplaces has increased […]
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) welcomes the Introduction of Bill no. 4: The Act Respecting The Communication Of Information For The Purpose Of Protecting Against Intimate Partner Violence and emphasizes the importance of strengthening prevention tools in cases of domestic violence. For the QFL, any measure that allows a person at risk to obtain relevant […]
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) takes note of the opening speech delivered this afternoon by premier Christine Fréchette, but remains disappointed regarding the absence of a genuine societal project for Quebec. At present, the top priority for Quebecers is the rising cost of living. Grocery and housing costs are soaring. However, the only measure […]
A concerning situation is currently unfolding at Rivière-Ouelle Camping, where several employees are denouncing what they describe as an intolerable work environment marked by allegations of harassment and a series of dismissals strongly contested by the Union of Service Employees (UES800), affiliated with the Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL). In response to the situation, a […]
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) notes the federal government’s commitment, as outlined in the economic update presented by the minister of finance and national revenue, François Philippe champagne, to revitalize the Canadian economy. However, much remains to be done to reassure workers who are losing their jobs. The QFL welcomes the investments announced for […]
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) acknowledges the new cabinet put in place by premier Fréchette and of the reappointment of labour minister Jean Boulet. The QFL hopes that the new government leadership will bring renewed momentum to relations between the government and civil society. Among other things, workers deserve a Labour Minister who chooses […]
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Statistics Canada released the Consumer Price Index (CPI Quebec) for March 2026 today. The results confirm that the threshold for triggering the mechanism to protect our purchasing power, reintroduced in our collective agreements by the Common Front, has officially been reached. 2,71% This is the percentage growth of the average annual CPI from April 1, […]
The adoption today of Bill 3 by the national assembly — a historic setback for workers’ rights and a shameful legacy of the Legault government at the very end of its mandate — is being denounced in one voice by APTS, CSD, CSN, CSQ, FAE, FTQ, SFPQ AND SPGQ. The adoption today of Bill 3 […]
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 […]
