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A strong union for a strong public system - APTS

A strong union for a strong public system

We’re excited to begin the next stage of our political campaign on the theme A strong union for a strong public system. The APTS is calling on elected representatives and senior managers of health and social service institutions to design bold policies that will provide Quebecers with public services that are accessible, inclusive, and based on equality.

 

 

 

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Contract Talks 2023 - APTS

Contract Talks 2023

Consult this page to see how contract talks for your 2023 collective agreement are progressing. Negotiations are just getting underway, and this page will be updated regularly. You’ll find everything you need – tracts, videoclips and e-newsletters – to get an accurate picture of the national bargaining issues. The APTS is staunchly committed to improving your working conditions in this new round of bargaining so that you can take care of yourselves and your loved ones. That’s our end goal, and we won’t back down!

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March 8 - APTS

March 8

Feminist resistance 

A protest song, a battle call, chanted by our mothers, our grandmothers, our sisters and our allies, shouted in the streets, plastered on the walls, murmured in private, touching us to the core. Words welded in our diversity, fuelled by our outrage, spurred by our sisterhood. Now is not a time for division, negotiation or silence. Now is a critical time: of climate crisis, polarization, privatization, erosion of women’s rights, escalation of violence against us, deepening inequalities, rising racism, unbridled sexism and hatred. Our oath is manifest. Love is an act of resistance.

 

 

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Are you ever going to help me? - APTS

Are you ever going to help me?

It’s been a year and a half since the Laurent Commission report was tabled and we still haven't seen any improvement in conditions of practice at youth centres. Waiting lists are getting longer, wait times are interminable, and working conditions remain gruelling. Overwhelmed by crushing workloads, youth workers in youth protection and rehabilitation centres are sending distress call: "Are you ever going to help me?"
 
 

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Image Bad-faith bargaining and interference in union activities: APTS takes the government to court - APTS
01/06/23

Bad-faith bargaining and interference in union activities: APTS takes the government to court

We are taking legal action to protect the right to organize and freely engage in fair and equitable collective bargaining.

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Image The APTS welcomes the reelection of Caroline Senneville as CSN president - APTS
19/05/23

The APTS welcomes the reelection of Caroline Senneville as CSN president

It’s also good news that François Enault has been reelected as first vice-president of the CSN and that he continues to be in charge of public-sector…

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Image Public-sector contract talks | The Front commun is incensed and ratchets up the pressure - APTS
13/05/23

Public-sector contract talks | The Front commun is incensed and ratchets up the pressure

The labour coalition’s goal is to make sure key instruments are available in case the government forces it to use them.

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A portrait of our members

Our union represents 65,000 technicians and professionals working in the health and social services system. In more than a hundred different job titles, our members provide a wide range of services including diagnostic, rehabilitation, psychosocial intervention, clinical support, and prevention services. Here are the three major activity sectors where you might meet them: