Building
services
In the public building maintenance sector, working conditions are governed by two collective agreement decrees. The Montréal Decree covers southern and western Québec, while the Québec Decree applies to the northern and eastern regions of the province, reaching thousands of workers across the territory.
News
End of the Strike at Camping Rivière-Ouelle : An agreement paves the way for a better working climate
The workers at Camping Rivière-Ouelle, represented by the Service Employees Union (SEU800), returned to work on July 7, 2026, following…
UES800 Excellence Scholarships: Recognizing Achievement
Each year, UES800 awards six $1,000 excellence scholarships to support young people from our members families, as well as our…
Collective insurance: A plan created by members, for members
In many workplaces, group insurance is negotiated with the employer, who is then responsible for administering the plan. This is…
Union Life
Francization
The 800, in partnership with Basic Training for Workforce Development (FBDM), offers French courses that help members improve their language skills and build confidence both at work and in everyday life.
FAQ
Have a question? There’s a good chance you’ll find the answer here. Browse our Frequently Asked Questions to quickly find information about your rights, our services, training opportunities, benefits, and much more.
Resources
This section provides access to a variety of useful resources and references related to labour rights, union services and partner organizations.
Representing you on the General Council
Executive Committee
General council
Insurance
Women in Action
Lucie Thériault
Building Services President
For-Net inc.
General council
Insurance
Jean-Philippe Duclos
Building Services Vice-president
GDI Services (Québec) S.E.C.
General council
Insurance
Carole Houle
Building Services Secretary
AXIA Services
General council
Insurance
Cynthia Soares
Building Services 1st Director
GDI Services (Québec) inc. / Industrie de maintenance Empire
General council
Insurance
Michel Boulanger
Building Services 2nd Director
Les Services Ménagers Roy Ltée
Testimonials
“After more than 25 years with GDI, I’ve spent a large part of my life with this company. I’m proud to be part of UES800. You have always been there for us. Thank you for everything you do for us.”
Ricardo Ruano Funes
“I’ve been doing this job for 15 years, and I’m very proud of it. Many people underestimate this work or look down on it, but without us, these places wouldn’t be clean. I love my job!”
Josee-Anne Proulx
“It’s a pleasure to work for a company like GDI because we’re protected by a strong union.”
Juan Alfonso Barrios Granados
“It is an honour to be part of GSF, a people-focused company that works hand in hand with its employees. The presence of SEU 800 is also very important, as it plays an essential role in protecting our rights and values. I sincerely want to thank you for your support and for the excellent service you provide. Thank you very much.”
Yesenia Rodriguez
“I’m proud and very happy to be a member of the SEU 800 community.”
Rodrigue Makoso
“I truly appreciate the union’s dedication to fighting for fair wages and respect for workers.”
Leidy Amairani Medellin Escobar
“I appreciate your commitment to keeping us informed and providing us with support in our field of work.”
Angela Ochoa Vazquez
Benefits
+20k
members across Quebec. Together, we form one of the largest unions in the service sector.
40
years of struggles and victories. A history built on perseverance, solidarity and respect for workers.
+200
members trained every year. Helping members strengthen their voice, support their coworkers and stand up for the value of their work.
Unionize
Unionizing means no longer facing workplace issues alone. Together, we have the power to improve our working conditions, defend our rights and build fairer workplaces.