For years, the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) has been one of the main pathways to permanent residence for immigrant workers already established in Quebec. It was built on a simple, consistent idea: work here, in French, contribute to Quebec society, and be able to build a lasting life here. For thousands of people working in […]
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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 action to improve the lives of workers and to make a […]
DECREES ARE MORE RELEVANT THAN EVER They provide a safety net for those left behind by the labor market. They ensure fair competition between companies. They bring stability to entire sectors where jobs are often precarious. They embody a vision of work rooted in dignity and justice. Abolishing the decrees today would set Québec back […]
ON JANUARY 30, 2026, IN QUEBEC CITY, THE PARTIES SIGNED THE NEW MASTER COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT FOR Maintenance of public buildings SERVICES. This collective agreement between the Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800) and the Corporation des entrepreneurs en entretien ménager de Québec (CEEMQ) will expire on November 1, 2031. It applies to members working in […]
In a recent article, Radio-Canada paints a troubling picture of the situation at the CNESST. Several workers’ rights organizations, including SEU 800, are observing a clear deterioration in access to services, only a few months after the Quebec government announced the cuts. Delays are skyrocketing According to the information reported, mediation delays for certain labour standard complaints are […]
Being Premier of Quebec is an immense responsibility. Few people are prepared to expose themselves, for so long, to crises, criticism, and constant public scrutiny. One can question the Legault government’s record without disparaging the office itself. And without claiming that everything has been negative, it must be acknowledged that, over the past year, the […]
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) looks back on 2025 as a year marked by the complete failure of François Legault’s government which, after seven years in power, has done nothing to address the crises in housing, homelessness, the rising cost of living, health care, or education. Hear QFL President Magali Picard reflect on 2025 […]
Please note that our offices will be closed from December 20 to January 4, inclusive.During this period, union representatives will be available for emergency situations only. Dear members, Before turning the page to a new year, we wanted to take a moment to recognize your commitment, your courage, and your solidarity. These are the qualities […]
Good news for all public sector workers. The most recent actuarial valuation of the Government and Public Employees Retirement Plan (RREGOP), released in 2025, confirms that the plan is in excellent financial health. As a concrete result, the employee contribution rate to the RREGOP will gradually decrease starting in 2026. Nouveaux taux de cotisation salariale […]
At a general meeting held in Quebec City on November 30, 2025, nearly 80% of members voted to ratify the tentative agreement presented by the union. The meeting was broadcast simultaneously in several cities, including Sherbrooke, Rimouski, and Sept-Îles. Following a 14th bargaining session on November 11, the parties reached a tentative agreement to renew the master collective agreement for building services in the Quebec City region. It should be noted that this collective agreement between the Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800), and the Corporation des entrepreneurs en entretien ménager de Québec (CEEMQ), which expired on November 1, 2025, applies to members working in housekeeping and building maintenance in all regions covered by the Quebec Decree. The next step will be the signing of […]
You came from all over Quebec. Some of you traveled for hours by car, arriving from Saguenay, Quebec City, Gatineau, and many other regions. Seeing such a strong, committed, and diverse delegation touched us deeply. We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking a day out of your weekend […]
Held from November 24 to 27, 2025, the 34th convention of the Quebec Federation of Labour marked a pivotal moment as the federation’s 33 affiliated unions came together to debate and vote on more than 150 resolutions. Over four days, hundreds of delegates exercised their democratic rights, united by discussion, debate, and a shared determination to defend […]
In accordance with sections 53, 54 and 59 of the Act respecting Access to documents held by public bodies and the Protection of personal information, the Service Employees Union, Local 800 (SEU 800), submitted an access-to-information request to identify the author of the complaint that led the Acton Vale City Council to prohibit the heated […]
This morning at the National Assembly, Alexandre Leduc, labour critic for the second opposition group, unveiled a new internal document from the Ministry of Labour. A document that confirms what we feared: Minister Jean Boulet is indeed preparing a proposal to repeal the Collective Agreement Decrees Act, despite the reassuring statements he made just last […]
The Minister of Labor claims that collective agreement decrees “are not in danger… for now.” But workers in Quebec already know where this kind of answer leads. We’ve heard this line far too many times. And more importantly, we’ve seen what comes next: contradictions, half-truths, deliberate attacks, and setbacks for collective rights. On September 23, […]
THE SIGNING OF THE RETURN-TO-WORK PROTOCOL BY BOTH PARTIES THIS MORNING OFFICIALLY ENDS THE LOCKOUT IMPOSED BY THE EMPLOYER ON OCTOBER 10, PAVING THE WAY FOR A GRADUAL RETURN TO NORMAL OPERATIONS FOR THE 160 PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN OUT OF WORK FOR NEARLY TWO MONTHS. Last Monday, Beaulieu Canada workers gathered for a general […]
With Bill 3, the CAQ is trying to impose its own vision of union democracy, complicate our procedures, restrict our ability to take action, and weaken our capacity to defend Quebec’s workers. When a government-employer starts dictating the rules to those who challenge it, that’s not transparency, it’s control. And that control is aimed directly […]
ARTICLE SUMMARY: Under the guise of “modernization,” the Quebec government seeks to impose a series of rules and procedures on unions that could stifle their ability to take collective action. Bill 3 raises serious concerns about the future of union democracy in Quebec. It represents an attempt to reassert political control over labor organizations, a […]
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