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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).
Registration for the General knowledge in the construction industry (CCGIC) course
The registration period for the General knowledge in the construction industry (CCGIC) course [Cours de connaissance générale de l’industrie de la construction (CCGIC)] will be held from February 19th until March 22nd 2018. Those selected who have successfully...
Inscription Cours de connaissance générale de l’industrie de la construction (CCGIC)
La période d’inscription au Cours de connaissance générale de l’industrie de la construction (CCGIC) aura lieu du 19 février au 2 mars 2018. Les personnes sélectionnées qui réussissent ce cours obtiennent automatiquement un certificat de compétence occupation...
Marijuana legislation
Message to the Members of the Building Trades Local Unions Legislation is currently being considered that will legalize the use of marijuana (for personal use, in limited quantities) in Canada. This will inevitably lead to a number of workplace issues. At present the...
Special meeting concerning the negociations of the 2017 collective agreements
The negotiation process has been underway and we must now submit the tentative agreements that have been negotiated. A consultation with our members is necessary to ratify these tentative agreements. Therefore, you must vote on each tentative agreement for the...
A STRIKE MANDATE 2017
In reference with the collective bargaining negotiations in all sectors of the construction industry, I am pleased to inform you of the results of the vote : Participation of the members : 73 Votes FOR : 71 Vote AGAINST : 1 ...
Summer vacation 2017
Please take note that the summer vacation is from July 23rd 2017 throught August 5th 2017. We will be back to serve you on August 7th 2017. Take note that the office will close on July 20 at 4:30 PM. We take that opportunity to wish you good vacation. Drive...
NEW REGULATIONS TO INCREASE THE PRESENCE OF WOMEN ON CONSTRUCTION SITES
The Government of Québec with the CCQ has introduced new measures to facilitate women's access to the Construction Industry as of December 12, 2016. By increasing the number of women working on construction sites it will contribute to the fight against prejudices and...
THE APECQ WOMENS’S MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IS A SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH
An air of enthusiasm reigned as the 28 mentees and mentors participating in the APECQ mentorship program called "Programme de mentorat de l'APECQ. La construction de demain, met for the first time on October 15, 2016. The new program, addressed to women...
OVERTIME AT TIME AND A HALF EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 23rd 2016
On September 24, the arbitrator François Hamelin rended an important decision regarding the overtime payment. The decision was to pay time and a half for the first overtime hour and it shall take effect 60 days of the decision. subject to an agreement between the ACQ...
LOCAL UNION 568 HOODIES
Local Union 568 hoodies are in stock at the Montreal and Quebec office. The price is 30$ the unit. Chekc the following link for the address: https://www.fioe568.com/contact/
Nouveau programme d’assurance auto et habitation – Intact Assurance
Exclusive new home and automobile group insurance plan – Members of the Quebec Provincial Building Trades Council. SAVE money, MORE benefits, and MORE protection! The Quebec Provincial Building Trades Council is proud to join with INTACT INSURANCE, the largest...
Electrical teminal installation – electricians
*Notice to all electricians from Local 568* The ELECTRICAL TERMINAL INSTALLATION course will be held at the vocational training center CFP Des Moulins in Terrebonne (address: 2525 des Entreprises boulevard, Terrebonne, Qc J6X 4J9). http://www.cfpmoulins.qc.ca/ This...