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By the Act to modernize legislative provisions concerning the protection of personal information, the Service Employees Union, Local 800 has designated Mr. Claude St-Marseille as its Privacy Officer. You can reach him by email: c.stmarseille@ues800.org, by phone: at 514-385-1717 or 1-800-361-2486 or by mail: 920 Port Royal E, Montréal, Qc  H2C 2B3.

On October 3rd, provincial elections will be held in Québec.  On that day, the Election Act provides for certain provisions to allow all workers registered on the list of electors to vote. Here is a summary. First of all, all employers must grant at least 4 consecutive hours to workers to allow them to vote, […]

In a general assembly held on April 29, the workers of the Canmec Industriel Inc., unionized with SEU 800 accepted with a strong majority the agreement in principle intervened with the employer. This three-year collective agreement contains among other things, competitive salaries and better working conditions for the hundred members of this unit. “I am […]

In this week of recognition of school daycare service’s technical and educational staff, we would like to highlight their considerable contribution to the education system and to society as a whole. Daycare is an essential service that Quebec families can no longer do without. During this period of pandemic and uncertainty, their contribution has helped […]

On this April 28, Memorial Day for those deceased or injured at work, several activities are taking place across Quebec to remind us that work makes too many victims. At the SEU 800 we take the health and safety of all workers to heart and we make it a priority. We would like to take […]

This year was marked by a significant increase in the cost of living for Quebec households. We need to think of the price of gas, the price of housing and the price of groceries. These are just a few examples of why far too many workers are struggling to make ends meet. Meanwhile, wages are […]

The CSN, CSQ, FTQ, FIQ and FIQP ratified this week a non-raiding protocol in anticipation of the change of union allegiance period scheduled for next July. This agreement reflects the will of the signatory parties to the protocol to concentrate their efforts in preparing for the next national negotiation of the public sector collective agreements, […]

Public sector support staff, here’s a can’t-miss Facebook Live on April 1 pay raises. As it will be in french, an informative document in English is available upon request. Facebook Live On April 1st, the new salary structure for workers in the health, social services and education sector will come into effect. To fully understand […]

The SEIU Canada, which SEU 800 is part of, is proud to have members from the Ukrainian diaspora in our union family. We stand with them as the independent medias are revealing to the entire world a totally unjustified attack from Russia against the sovereign nation of Ukraine. The Ukrainian people are resilient in the […]

The Womens’ Rights International Day finds its origin in the protests of women in Europe and United States in the beginning of the 20th century. During these protests, women were demanding better working conditions and the right to vote. The UNO officialised this day in 1977. Today, this day is a privileged moment to celebrate […]

February is “Black History Month” in Canada Every February for 31 years, people across Canada have taken part in Black History Month activities and festivities that honor the heritage of Black Canadians and their communities. In 2022, the theme of Black History Month is the following: “Honor the past, inspire the future”. It emphasizes the […]

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