The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) expresses a predictable disappointment with the budget tabled today by the Minister of Finance. The labour federation deplores the lack of a structural vision to support workers in a context of economic turbulence.. “There is little in this budget that meets the expectations of workers. We anticipated this, considering […]
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Here are a few activities, campaigns, important information and others for the last few weeks.
Alors que la fin de certains programmes d’accès à la résidence permanente, comme le PEQ, et la révision des seuils d’immigration par le gouvernement fédéral plongent plusieurs travailleuses et travailleurs migrants dans l’incertitude, il est plus important que jamais de se pencher sur leurs réalités. Depuis des années, ces personnes vivent et travaillent ici. Elles […]
La Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec (FTQ) invite encore cette année les milieux de travail à se mobiliser pour l’édition 2026 de la Semaine du français au travail qui aura lieu du 16 au 22 mars prochains. Pour la FTQ, c’est l’occasion de réaffirmer l’importance du français comme langue commune et normale du […]
Good news for workers responsible for the maintenance of public buildings in the Montreal region: the new collective agreement decree was published this morning in THE GAZETTE OFFICIELLE DU QUÉBEC. In practical terms, the wage increases and other monetary provisions set out in the decree take effect today, March 4, 2026. Under the new decree, […]
A message of solidarity to our members impacted by the fire that occurred last Friday night at Saint-Paul Church. Images of the historic church engulfed in flames deeply shook the neighbourhood. Beyond the heritage building itself, it is a place of memory, services, and community life that has been profoundly affected. The Ancien Pensionnat Côte-Saint-Paul, […]
Ten Guatemalan workers who arrived in 2019 to hold operator positions at the IPL plant in Saint-Damien-de-Buckland have learned that they must leave the country within three months. After seven years of work, integration, and contribution to Québec society, they are now being asked to pack their bags. The announcement was made during an emotional […]
SPEND YOUR SUMMER AT SEU 800! In partnership with the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, UES 800 is offering two high school or CEGEP students a meaningful opportunity to discover the world of work in an engaged, dynamic, and deeply human environment. We are recruiting two 100% in-office administrative assistants for Summer 2026: 1 position at […]
The government is preparing to adopt one of the worst laws in the history of the Labour Code The QFL, CSN and CSQ deplore the imminent adoption of Bill 3 by the CAQ government, as the clause-by-clause study concluded yesterday. Just months before the election, the government has chosen to further tilt the balance of […]
Academic education is one of the most powerful drivers of personal and economic empowerment. It opens doors, broadens horizons, and provides the tools to understand the world and to find one’s place within it. But we know that free education comes at a cost. That is why, each year, 800 awards six $1,000 excellence scholarships […]
Union organizations representing workers in the health, social services and education sectors are filing constitutional challenges before the Superior Court today, seeking to have the discriminatory provisions of Bill 28, An Act to amend certain labour laws, arising from Bill 101, declared invalid. This legislation excludes workers in these sectors from Quebec’s general occupational health […]
World Social Justice Day gives us a moment to reaffirm our convictions and to face, with clarity, the lessons of the past year. A year in which counter-powers were weakened.In which unions were vilified.In which legitimate demands were caricatured, as though asking for respect had somehow become excessive.In which certain voices would have been considered […]
As part of the 2026–2027 pre-budget consultations, The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) is meeting this Monday with Quebec’s Minister of Finance, Eric Girard. The QFL believes the next provincial budget must include concrete measures to reduce growing social inequalities; adequately fund public services; implement an ambitious industrial policy while supporting workers facing economic uncertainty; […]
After months of discussions, concessions, calculations and careful consideration, the new collective agreement at Joseph Ribkoff Creations was signed this morning. Joseph Ribkoff Creations is not just any company. Founded in Montreal in 1957, the company built its reputation in the fashion industry by focusing on quality, elegance and craftsmanship. Behind every garment that crosses […]
A new collective agreement was officially signed on Monday, February 9, for members of the Jeanne-Mance Housing Corporation bargaining unit, marking the successful conclusion of a thorough and sustained negotiation process led by the union committee and the unit representative, José Bazin. The Jeanne-Mance Housing Corporation manages one of the largest social housing portfolios in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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