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CCQ Electrician Journeyman Qualification
On this page, you will find some resources to help you pass the Construction Electrician Journeyman Qualification exam issued by the CCQAvailable RessourcesFirst of all, we invite you to take a look at the details of the exam as well as the sample questions you will...
New MÉDIC Construction card
On January 1, 2020, you must present your new MÉDIC Construction card at your first visit to obtain reimbursement online, at your pharmacist, dentist and health care providers. For those who already had a MEDIC card, your old card number will no longer be valid. You...

Information regarding transportation, room and board
Details are as follows on the amounts paid for transportation and for room and board on special work sites. REVENU QUÉBEC—PROVINCIAL TAX The amounts set forth in the collective agreement shall not be included in the employee’s income. Therefore, they’re not taxable....
Price reduction on clothing line
The 568 shop - price drop (PDF)
Back to work, a message from your Business Manager Guy Fournier
Information for construction workers
The Provincial Council (International) and the FTQ-Construction have set up an information website for you, the construction workers. You will find a lot of information about the crisis we are currently experiencing. We invite you to consult it, it will answer many of...
COVID-19
En raison du COVID-19 et afin de respecter les recommandations mises en place par le gouvernement, nous vous demandons de ne pas vous présenter aux bureaux. Nos agents d'affaires limiteront leurs visites sur les chantiers aux cas urgents seulement. Toutefois, sachez...
** NOTICE **
To all workers who are members of Local 568 of the IBEW/FIOE On March 23, 2020, in a press conference given by the Premier of Québec, Mr. François Legault announced the closing of all businesses deemed nonessential (construction) to prevent the spread of COVID-19 for...
Direct deposit
Make your life easier! Register now for direct deposit with the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ) on the online services to receive the following payments directly in your bank account: Vacation pay Health and dental insurance claim reimbursements Salary...
Inormation regarding transportation, room and board
Details are as follows on the amounts paid for transportation and for room and board on special work sites. REVENU QUÉBEC—PROVINCIAL TAX The amounts set forth in the collective agreement shall not be included in the employee’s income. Therefore, they’re not taxable....
New MÉDIC card
Starting January 1, 2020, you must present your new MÉDIC Construction card at your first visit to your pharmacist, dentist, and healthcare providers in order to obtain direct reimbursement. If you have already had a MÉDIC card, your old card number will no longer be...
Update on member files and gift 2020
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR THE MEMBERS OF LOCAL 568 Members of the Executive Board of Local Union 568 have decided to take a GREEN and TECHIE turn and move forward with all email correspondences such as: reminders of the local’s regular meetings, notices of dues, general...
Amendments for all MÉDIC insurance plans as of January 2020
The Comité sur les avantages sociaux de l’industrie de la construction – CASIC (Construction Industry Benefits Committee), which brings together employer and union associations in the industry, have passed amendments that will affect all plans offered by MÉDIC...
Interac email transfer
Please take note it is now possible to pay your Union dues (or other purchases) through Interac email money transfer. Please get in touch with Natalie-Claude Bélanger at your Local for further details (514) 359-0568.
The date which the new rates will be in effect – IC/I sectors – April 26, 2020
The new rates will be as follows: From April 26, 2020, until April 30, 2021: 2.15% For further information, please visit the CCQ website* under the tab TAUX DE SALAIRE (salary rates).