Industries
Those who help build Québec every day. Manufacturing, logistics and production workers are at the heart of our economy. We defend their rights, improve working conditions and work to ensure progress never comes at the expense of people’s health and well-being.
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…
After seven years of integration, ten workers uprooted from Saint-Damien
Ten Guatemalan workers who arrived in 2019 to hold operator positions at the IPL plant in Saint-Damien-de-Buckland have learned that…
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Representing you on the General Council
Executive Committee
General council
Industries
Denis St-Pierre
Industries President
La Compagnie Normand Ltée
Education
General council
Industries
Joanie Courcy-Fortin
Industries Vice-president
Les produits industriels de haute température Pyrotek inc.
General council
Industries
Tony Therrien
Industries Secretary
IPL inc.
General council
Industries
Michel Gagné
Industries 1st Director
Westrock Canada Corp.
General council
Industries
David Alain
Industries 2nd Director
Groupe environnemental Labrie inc.
General council
Industries
Michel Simard
Industries 3rd Director
CANMEC
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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.
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