La rentrée scolaire représente une dépense importante pour plusieurs familles. Parce que chaque enfant mérite de commencer l’année scolaire avec tout le nécessaire pour réussir, le Comité Femmes en action de l’UES 800 offre un soutien aux membres qui ont besoin d’un coup de pouce pour l’achat de fournitures scolaires destinées à leurs enfants. Les […]
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The workers at Camping Rivière-Ouelle, represented by the Service Employees Union (SEU800), returned to work on July 7, 2026, following the approval by 87% of members of the employer’s latest offer. This acceptance brings an end to more than a month of strike action, which took place in a context marked by a deteriorating work […]
The Congress of Democratic Trade Unions (CSD), the Confédération of National Trade Unions (CNTU), the Quebec Labour Congress (QLC), and the Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) are denouncing the statements made by the Quebec Employers Council (CPQ), the Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce (QFCC), and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). These employer […]
Our offices will be closed on Friday, July 3. We hope you take full advantage of this summer day, whether it’s to relax or spend quality time with the people who matter most to you. A special thought goes out to everyone who is moving on this beautiful day. Happy Canada Day!
The moving truck is full. Your friends have arrived. Boxes are piling up in the living room, and the pizza is already on its way. On july 1, you’re thinking about everything… Except, all too often, reading your lease again. Yet one simple section could save you from paying a higher rent than the law […]
On this National Holiday, we celebrate the strength of our community, the importance of solidarity, and the commitment of all those who work every day to help build a united and more equitable Quebec. Our offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 24, to celebrate this special day with our loved ones. We will be […]
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) wishes to express its most sincere condolences to the families, loved ones, and colleagues of those killed or injured in the shooting that occurred yesterday in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood. We also acknowledge the work of first responders and all those who came to the aid of the victims under […]
The Democratic Confederation of Labour (CSD), the Confederation of National Trade Unions (CSN), the Quebec Provincial Association of Teachers (QPAT), and the Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) denounce the statement by the Quebec Employers Council (QEC), the Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Quebec (FCCQ), and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), which are […]
On June 15, we mark International Housekeeping Attendants Day. UES 800 would like to acknowledge the essential contribution of those who ensure the daily cleanliness, health, and comfort of our living and working environments. In schools, hospitals, office buildings, and public spaces, housekeeping attendants perform work that is often unseen, yet indispensable. Thanks to their […]
Each year, UES800 awards six $1,000 excellence scholarships to support young people from our members families, as well as our members who are pursuing their studies. Through this initiative, we aim to recognize their commitment, determination, and perseverance in achieving their goals. It is our way of encouraging those who, through hard work and passion, […]
Workers at Rivière-Ouelle Camping launched an unlimited general strike yesterday morning at 7:00 a.m. This decision comes after several months of tensions marked by disputed dismissals, vacant positions left unfilled, and collective bargaining negotiations that have failed to produce an agreement between the parties. Dismissals at the Heart of the Dispute The conflict originates from […]
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) takes note of the report by Quebec’s French Language Commissioner on the francization of businesses and shares several of its findings. For example, with the integration into the labour market of tens of thousands of immigrants in recent years, the need for French language learning in workplaces has increased […]
After more than 15 years, a number of pay equity complaints filed with the CNESST have finally been resolved. On April 15, the administrative labour tribunal (Tribunal administratif du travail, or TAT) ruled in favour of unions representing workers in health and social services, schools and colleges. The case, which challenged the way job training […]
Today, we celebrate those who stood up to defend democracy, social justice, and the people’s right to be heard. Their courage continues to inspire us and reminds us that every victory for our rights is built through solidarity and collective action. Please note that all our offices will be closed for the occasion. Happy Patriots’ […]
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) welcomes the introduction of Bill No. 4: The Act respecting the communication of information for the purpose of protecting against intimate partner violence and emphasizes the importance of strengthening prevention tools in cases of domestic violence. For the QFL, any measure that allows a person at risk to obtain […]
Trade unions are calling for a responsible deployment of AI, based on transparency, oversight, and training. Following the publication of a report by the International Observatory on the Social Impacts of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies (OBVIA), several union organizations — APTS, CSQ, CSN, FIQ, FTQ, SCFP, SFPQ, SPGQ, the United Steelworkers, and Unifor Québec […]
The Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL) takes note of the opening speech delivered this afternoon by Premier Christine Fréchette, but remains disappointed regarding the absence of a genuine societal project for Quebec. At present, the top priority for Quebecers is the rising cost of living. Grocery and housing costs are soaring. However, the only measure […]
Une situation préoccupante secoue actuellement le Camping Rivière-Ouelle, où plusieurs employé·es dénoncent un climat de travail devenu insoutenable, marqué par des allégations de harcèlement et une série de congédiements vivement contestés par l’Union des employé·es de service (UES800), affiliée à la FTQ. Face à la situation, une assemblée extraordinaire des membres s’est tenue en soirée […]
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