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 […]
Over the past year, François Legault’s government has taken a series of steps to tighten the noose around union action. After introducing the controversial Bill 101 in April and passing Bill 89 limiting the right to strike, a new front has opened: one of “transparency” and questioning union dues. Once again, the democratic balance is […]
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 […]
The next few days will mark the start of a new school year. This is a pivotal moment in the lives of our young people, hundreds of thousands of families, and the staff working in the system. Everyone is working hard to make sure the start of the year goes smoothly. But at what cost? […]
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) strongly condemns the decision by the federal government and the Minister of Employment to order Air Canada flight attendants back to work just hours after their strike began. The imposition of binding arbitration is a direct attack on the fundamental right to bargain and to strike, rights that are […]
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 […]
Education cuts: yet another CAQ failure The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) strongly denounces the Legault government’s announcement of more than half a billion dollars in cuts to education. These cuts, brought forward by Education Minister Bernard Drainville, further weaken a public education system already stretched to the breaking point. Today, as workers and dozens […]
