Major Unions Condemn Bill 89 as Workers’ Rights Take a Hit

April 26, 2025, 2:20 am

Labor leaders are up in arms over Bill 89, decrying what they call a blatant attack on worker protections. Both CSN and CSQ have voiced their dismay at the legislation, arguing it undermines union influence and jeopardizes hard-won rights, leaving critics to wonder if the government’s priorities have gone hilariously awry.


ledevoir.com / La CSQ entend se battre pour le pouvoir d’action des syndicats

La centrale syndicale conteste le projet de loi 89, jugeant qu’il remet en question les droits des travailleurs.

ledevoir.com / Le projet de loi 89 est une atteinte aux droits des travailleurs, s’indigne la CSN 

Pour le syndicat, le texte législatif s’inscrit dans la mouvance des politiques antisyndicales de Washington.


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