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Keep up to date with the latest pension news, important events and ongoing actions at FISA. We’re happy to keep you up to date on our initiatives, successes, collective agreement signings and challenges. We take great pride in defending workers’ interests, particularly with regard to labour standards on dismissal. Join us in our mission to promote solidarity and create a better future for all workers.
Bill 42: Major advances in worker protection
March 2025 marked the first anniversary of the adoption of Bill 42, a major step forward in the fight against psychological harassment and sexual violence in the workplace. By clarifying previously vague concepts and strengthening protection mechanisms, this law represents a significant turning point in occupational health and safety. One year...
FISA demands to be heard on Bill 89
As the study of Bill n° 89 began on March 18, the Fédération indépendante des syndicats autonomes (FISA) is voicing serious concerns about the deep changes it proposes regarding labor relations. By redefining the concept of essential services and restricting the right to strike, this bill threatens to infringe on workers' fundamental rights....
East Angus: FISA welcomes a return to reason
Breaking news: yesterday at noon, Mayor Boulanger announced the dismissal of her General Manager, David Fournier. It appears that events escalated following the statement by Mr. Réal Pleau, President of the Fédération indépendante des syndicats autonomes (FISA). Mr. Pleau had announced FISA's decision to petition the Quebec Municipal Commission...
East Angus: the President of FISA calls on mayor
"Enough is enough!" declared Réal Pleau, the President of the Fédération indépendante des syndicats autonomes (FISA). "The tolerance shown by the mayor of East Angus, Lyne Boulanger, toward her general manager, David Fournier, has gone on long enough," he added. Mr. Pleau also recalled that the toxic work environment at the City of East Angus has...
The indispensable role of union representatives in defending your rights
Union representatives are at the core of defending workers' rights. Their role is indispensable in ensuring a fair and respectful work environment where employees' concerns are heard, and their rights are protected. At FISA, we understand the importance of these representatives and provide them with ongoing support to carry out their mission with...
The new FISA pension plan: An innovative solution for workers
La retraite est un moment charnière dans la vie de tout travailleur. Cependant, la planification de ce passage peut s’avérer complexe dans un contexte où l’instabilité économique et l’allongement de l’espérance de vie imposent de nouveaux défis financiers. La Fédération indépendante des syndicats autonomes (FISA) a donc mis en place un régime de...
The Union of inspectors and dispatchers criticizes an excess of managers at the RTC
“With seven managers for 46 people, the situation is absurd and counterproductive,” said Éric Poirier, President of the Union of inspectors and dispatchers (FISA). The Union of inspectors and dispatchers, affiliated with the Independent Federation of Autonomous Unions (FISA), has raised serious concerns about management practices within the...
77 years of rights advocacy: How FISA stays at the forefront
Since its founding in 1947, the Fédération indépendante des syndicats autonomes (FISA) has been a formidable force advocating for Quebec’s workers, marked by unwavering commitment to defending their rights and improving working conditions. By supporting its members, FISA has played a key role in significant moments in union history while...
Agreement in principle for SFMQ
Québec City civil servants, members of the Syndicat des fonctionnaires municipaux de Québec (FISA), voted 91.8% in favor of the agreement in principle reached on June 18 to renew the collective agreement for a further five years. The collective agreement had expired on December 31, 2023. The 2,000 members were called upon to vote in favor of the...
Pressure tactics at SFMQ – FISA
FISA supports the members of the Syndicat des fonctionnaires municipaux de Québec - FISA. SFMQ workers make a difference for the citizens of Quebec City. It's important to do what's necessary to keep them employed! SFMQ members have launched a pressure tactics campaign to impress upon the City the importance of taking the negotiation process...
PENSION PLANS – SUPREME COURT DECISION
La FISA réagit à la décision de la Cour suprême dans le dossier de la Loi 15 sur les régimes de retraite. FISA reacts to the Supreme Court's decision on Bill 15. Quebec City, April 11, 2024 - The Fédération indépendante des syndicats autonomes (FISA) welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada's (SCC) decision not to allow an appeal of the Quebec Court...
DESJARDINS EMPLOYEES LOVE WORKING FROM HOME!
This week, members of the Association des employés de secteurs financiers (AESF) - FISA won a first victory in the protection of their working conditions! PHOTO : iStock-1307236014 In fact, we have obtained an order temporarily halting Desjardins' efforts to modify teleworking unilaterally! ? We wanted to prevent resignations and sick...
2023 Federative Assembly – Moving forward!
The 2023 federative assembly concluded on Friday in Quebec City. We would like to congratulate Mr. Sébastien Mailhot on his election to the FISA Board! FISA members gathered for the 2023 federative assembly PHOTO : FISA During our meeting, we had the opportunity to take note of FISA's new signature. We also adopted the budget forecasts for...
Agreement in principle at the RTC
On October 9, members of the Syndicat des inspecteurs et des répartiteurs du RTC (FISA) ratified the agreement in principle negotiated by their representatives! Dear members, your mobilization, your solidarity and your alternative pressure tactics have made all the difference! Congratulations! RTC inspectors and dispatchers at a...
A 2nd RTC strike in 2023?
Unanimous! The members of the Syndicat des inspecteurs et des répartiteurs du RTC (FISA) voted unanimously in favor of pressure tactics up to and including strike action. It's hard to believe that we still have to use pressure tactics to ratify reasonable collective agreements in 2023. Mobilized members! PHOTO : FISA...
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