The IAM union firmly opposes any legislation from the Legault government that would weaken the balance of power of workers and undermine union autonomy.
The document that has been circulating since yesterday offers no real improvement in the governance and transparency of unions in Quebec. On the contrary, it risks increasing employers’ power and making it easier to attack workers’ rights.
“A union is created by and for workers. Every action it takes is guided by the interests of its members and the well-being of our communities. At the IAM, our rules and practices have been thoughtfully considered, debated, and voted on by our members since 1888. We already have mechanisms in place that allow members to be informed, to ask questions, to debate, and to decide on all aspects of our organization.
Rather than creating problems where none exist, the CAQ government should focus on the real issues. Premier Legault and the CAQ are in no position to lecture anyone on transparency and governance.”
— David Chartrand, Canadian General Vice-President of the IAM and Vice President of the FTQ
