Quebec’s biggest union organization, FTQ, strongly criticized the government led by François Legault, labeling it a “failure” in tackling housing issues, cost of living concerns, and various other crises in the region.
During a recent press release, FTQ president Magali Picard voiced her discontent, accusing the CAQ government of unfairly targeting migrants, doctors, and workers. She raised concerns about what she described as the government’s attempts to curb civil liberties and silence dissenting voices through restrictive laws and bills.
Picard highlighted a specific bill aimed at limiting constitutional rights, which she claimed also posed a threat to women’s reproductive rights. At a convention held in Quebec City last November, representatives from 33 FTQ-affiliated unions gathered to endorse over 150 resolutions, setting out their collective goals and political stances.
With a membership of 600,000 workers, FTQ expressed its commitment to amplifying the voices of laborers leading up to the upcoming provincial elections. Picard emphasized the organization’s enduring mission to uphold workplace dignity, enhance quality of life, and foster a fairer, more inclusive, and environmentally conscious society.
