Quebec Federation Of Labour

• Minimum wage in Quebec is now up to $12.50 an hour

  The increase represents additional earnings between $400 and $650 a year, depending on the number of hours worked and the employee's family situation.

  Economy

  May 1, 2019
  
• Quebec groups worry about impact of cannabis in the workplace

  Quebec's largest labour federation say the provincial government needs to pay particular attention to the workplace consequences of cannabis use.

  Health

  Sep 7, 2017
  
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• Overnight protests result in tense clashes between police and protesters

  The Montreal demonstrations brought together a variety of groups that included unionists, students and social groups.

  Education

  May 2, 2015
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• Former Quebec union boss Jocelyn Dupuis sentenced to 12 months

  The former leader of one of Quebec's main construction unions has been sentenced to 12 months in jail.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2015
• Quebec union boss ‘Rambo’ Gauthier to appeal intimidation conviction

  The Quebec Federation of Labour said it will seek an absolute discharge, which would allow Bernard "Rambo" Gauthier to keep his job as a union boss.

  Canada

  Jan 6, 2015
• Quebec corruption inquiry ends after 30 months of public hearings

  The Quebec corruption probe that shed light on the province's construction industry and its ties to organized crime and political parties comes to an end Friday.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2014
• Quebec labour federation might consider campaigning against PQ’s Péladeau

  Quebec's largest labour group is thinking of campaigning against Pierre Karl Péladeau if the media magnate decides to seek the leadership of the Parti Québécois.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2014
• Former FTQ-Construction boss found guilty of fraud

  Jocelyn Dupuis has been found guilty of fraud and forging documents stemming from inflated expense claims.

  Crime

  Sep 26, 2014
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• Quebec union boss admits to falsified bills but not fraud

  A former Quebec union boss admits he falsified bills to inflate his own expenses but his lawyer says the actions weren't fraud.

  Canada

  May 16, 2014
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• Expensive meals dominate Quebec fraud trial

  Jocelyn Dupuis appeared in a Montreal courtroom today and pleaded not guilty to fraud and fabricating fake documents.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2014