The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) expresses a predictable disappointment with the budget tabled today by the minister of finance. the labour federation deplores the lack of a structural vision to support workers in a context of economic turbulence.. “There is little in this budget that meets the expectations of workers. We anticipated this, considering […]
The government is preparing to adopt one of the worst laws in the history of the labour code The QFL, CSN and CSQ deplore the imminent adoption of Bill 3 by the CAQ government, as the clause-by-clause study concluded yesterday. Just months before the election, the government has chosen to further tilt the balance of […]
Union organizations representing workers in the health, social services and education sectors are filing constitutional challenges before the Superior Court today, seeking to have the discriminatory provisions of Bill 28, An Act to amend certain labour laws, arising from Bill 101, declared invalid. This legislation excludes workers in these sectors from Quebec’s general occupational health and […]
As part of the 2026–2027 pre-budget consultations, The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) is meeting this Monday with Quebec’s Minister of Finance, Eric Girard. The QFL believes the next provincial budget must include concrete measures to reduce growing social inequalities; adequately fund public services; implement an ambitious industrial policy while supporting workers facing economic uncertainty; […]
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 […]
Union Analysis of the 2025 HungerCount Each year, Food Banks Canada’s HungerCount provides a striking picture of the financial hardship experienced by hundreds of thousands of people from coast to coast. The 2025 edition confirms a troubling reality: food insecurity no longer affects only very low-income households, people receiving social assistance, or seasonal workers. It […]
In Quebec, winter is unforgiving. But cold-related injuries are not inevitable: frostbite, hypothermia, and cold-related accidents can be prevented. Workplaces must take responsibility, and workers must have the information they need to protect themselves. There are mornings when the cold no longer stings: it bites. Members who work outdoors know this better than anyone. Those […]
Yesterday, the federal government presented its 2025 budget, focusing on stability and fiscal discipline. In a context of economic slowdown and persistently high living costs, the Minister of Finance has opted for caution: reducing debt, slowing the growth of public spending, and investing in priority sectors such as health, housing, and infrastructure. While it includes […]
Less than 48 hours after a symbolic one-day strike by the 160 employees of Beaulieu Canada (Division 3), the employer declared an indefinite lockout, which came into effect at midnight. The workers, represented by the Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800), denounce the employer’s decision as hasty and unjustified, following nearly a year of […]
Employees of Beaulieu Canada (Division 3), represented by the Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800), went on strike today to increase pressure on the employer. Their goal: to put an end to the slow pace of negotiations and push management to reach a fair agreement with the bargaining committee. One year of bargaining, no […]
