The list of bad decisions and repeated scandals from this government is so long that we can already guarantee it a place in the Hall of Fame of the worst governments in Quebec’s history.
Its inability to manage the crises in health and education, its inaction in the face of the rising cost of living, the housing shortage, the growing number of job losses, and the increase in homelessness all demonstrate that this government is completely disconnected and overwhelmed by events.
To hide its poor record and avoid losing face in the next election, the CQF is trying to divert attention by proposing bad solutions to fake problems. Instead of acting responsibly, owning up to its mistakes, and addressing the concerns of Quebecers, the Legault government prefers to criticize unions and working people.
The dangers of Bill 3
Minister Jean Boulet’s Bill 3 is a direct attack on our autonomy. Under the pretext of wanting to modernize our practices, this reform will jeopardize our independence and freedom of action.
The goal of this bill is not truly to make our organizations more transparent and democratic, but rather to interfere in our affairs and impose costly accountability mechanisms that employers will be able to use against us.
This process will force your union representatives to spend time dealing with paperwork and filling out government forms, require them to give part of your union dues to accounting firms, and make public certain information that could benefit your employer during future negotiations.
This is an attack on union democracy and on your right to freely and collectively decide which issues you want to defend.
We will not allow ourselves to be silenced by an irresponsible government that prefers to take care of its business friends instead of helping the people of Quebec.
That’s why the Quebec Council of Machinists is inviting all its members and the Quebec population to make their voices heard by participating in the Major Inter-Union Rally.
When: November 29 at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Place du Canada (Montreal)
This will be a large march starting from Place du Canada and heading toward the Premier’s Office at the corner of McGill College and Sherbrooke.
For more details: https://ftq.qc.ca/bloquons-le-recul/
