Author: Geneviève Lambert-Pilotte
Our historical achievements called into question
Like many, I grew up believing that the world as I knew it was a given. It was a world where rights were respected, where the entire population had a social safety net to protect …
Mr. Legault, do you realize foreign workers are an asset to Québec?
Why are problems such as overcrowded hospitals, the shortage of teachers, lack of daycare spaces and the housing crisis getting worse? According to some politicians, it’s the fault of immigrants. They claim there are too …
Stand together to defend our rights!
Bertrand Guibord, President, CCMM-CSN With our society facing multiple crises and the CAQ government in attack mode, the CSN officially launched its latest campaign on October 11 under the slogan "Stand up" The campaign has three themes: Stand …
La CAQ, valet des riches et des patrons
Avec l’annonce de la volonté du gouvernement de rendre facultative une partie des cotisations syndicales, les attaques du gouvernement contre les droits du travail se poursuivent. Sans le dire clairement, la CAQ est en train …
The CAQ, servant of the rich and powerful
By Bertrand Guibord, president of the CCMM-CSN The government is stepping up its attacks on labour rights. Now it has announced plans to make a portion of union dues optional. Without saying it in so many …
A glimmer of hope amid the rubble in Gaza
A ceasefire came into effect in Gaza on October 10 at noon local time. After two years of relentless bombing by Israel, nearly 70,000 men, women and children killed, a man-made famine, mass displacements and …
The CAQ is following in Trump’s footsteps
Ever since François Legault expressed his support for the CAQ youth wing’s proposals targeting unions, we have been on high alert. This government has accustomed us to expect new stunts whenever some group displeases it. …
What are they afraid of?
La Presse’s chief editorialist recently blasted unions for spending money for political purposes, echoing the regressive arguments of employers and the CAQ’s youth wing. The fact is, if we want to defend our rights, we …