Etiket: FTQ
The minimum wage should exceed $18 an hour, says the FTQ
The next increase in the minimum wage is eagerly awaited by the FTQ. The central union, which is currently campaigning for a rate of $18 an hour, plans to demand…
Poverty, inflation and low wages “worry enormously” the FTQ
Poverty and inflation “are of great concern” to the Quebec Federation of Labour, while there is also a labor shortage and a minimum wage of just over $14 an hour.…
Selection Group | The Fonds de solidarité FTQ “will not lose money”, says its CEO
The Solidarity Fund “is not afraid of losing money” due to the difficulties of Groupe Sélection, assures the president and chief executive officer of the labor fund, Janie C. Béïque.…
The FTQ, the CSN and the CSQ are calling for 10 days of sick leave for COVID-19
The three major labor centers in Quebec are asking the Government of Quebec and Public Health to grant a 10-day bank of COVID-19 sick leave to all workers who cannot…
The FTQ takes a leap in time
This text is part of the special Syndicalism booklet “The FTQ in the lead”, or the future of trade unionism in the next two decades: this is the theme chosen…
The Fonds de solidarité FTQ: an essential driver of social and economic development
The Fund will soon be 40 years old. Its unique model, proudly Quebecois, has proven itself. Nevertheless, observers sometimes question some of its foundations. Recently, the relevance of tax credits…
The Fonds FTQ helped the Ontario buyer of Club Piscine
The Club Piscine Super Fitness chain of stores recently became the property of an Ontario firm and, surprisingly, the Fonds de solidarité FTQ lent $20 million to its buyer. •…
The Fonds de solidarité FTQ invests in the Roxboro Bauval Group
The Fonds de solidarité FTQ announced Thursday an investment in the Roxboro Bauval Group, a group of companies in the construction sector. • Read also: The Fonds FTQ invests in…
FTQ: for a real commitment
This text is part of the special Syndicalism booklet “There is an urgent need to act to protect the environment,” says Daniel Boyer, president of the Quebec Federation of Labor…
The CSQ, the CSN and the FTQ ask the CAQ government to open social dialogue
The Central Trade Unions of Quebec (CSQ), the Confederation of National Trade Unions (CSN) and the Federation of Workers of Quebec (FTQ) call for the opening of a social dialogue,…
FTQ | Marc Ranger “very tempted” by the presidency
(Montreal) Another candidate could seek the presidency of the FTQ, after the departure of Daniel Boyer in November. Marc Ranger, former Quebec director of CUPE, admits to being “in real…
The CDPQ and the Fonds de solidarité FTQ discuss with Bonduelle, owner of the Arctic Gardens and Del Monte brands
The Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (CDPQ) and the Solidarity Fund QFL have entered into exclusive discussions with the Bonduelle Group with a view to acquiring a stake…
Daniel Boyer will leave the presidency of the FTQ in November
The president of the Quebec Federation of Labor (FTQ), Daniel Boyer, announced Monday that he will not seek a new mandate next November. Posted at 3:03 p.m. Mr. Boyer, who…
Resignation of Rénald Grondin | The FTQ launches an independent investigation
(Quebec) The FTQ gives in to pressure and opens an independent investigation into the circumstances that allowed Rénald Grondin to become president of the FTQ-Construction even though he had harassed…
The FTQ yields to the request of the National Assembly and launches an independent investigation
Following a motion passed in the National Assembly calling for an inquiry into the events that led to the election of Rénald Grondin as President of the FTQ-Construction, the Fédération…
Resignation of Rénald Grondin | The National Assembly demands that the FTQ launch an investigation
(Quebec) The National Assembly spoke with one voice on Wednesday, and demands that the FTQ launch an investigation to shed light on the events leading to the election of Rénald…
Resignation of the president of the FTQ-Construction | “The FTQ must shed light on the events,” insists Minister Boulet
(Montreal, Quebec) Dissatisfied with the action plan presented by the FTQ-Construction, the Minister of Labour, Jean Boulet, spoke directly to the president of the FTQ, Jean Boyer, and asked him…
With “Ça va mal à’shop”, the FTQ wants to raise awareness of the psychosocial risks of workers
This text is part of the special Syndicalism booklet “It’s going badly at ‘shop”, “Pousse, but pushes equal”, “It takes all my little changes”, “Don’t let go of the potato”,…
The gangrene of the FTQ
Nothing has really changed in the rotten head of the FTQ-Construction, apart from the names. The spirit is the same. The same gang of bums is in command. Posted at…
The FTQ wants a general assembly of trade unionism
This text is part of the special Syndicalism booklet As Finance Minister Eric Girard prepares to table his last budget before the general election, the Quebec Federation of Labor (FTQ)…