All forms of racism are unacceptable, at all times, in all places. Period. Like all of Quebec, at the FIQ and FIQP, we are also disturbed and shocked by what we heard in the video posted by Joyce Echaquan before her death. As feminist organizations with a nearly 90%...
Status of Women
The FIQ is a feminist organization with a 90% female membership. It is actively involved, in partnership with other feminist groups, in promoting and defending women’s rights and publicly fighting against inequality and prejudice. Workplace violence, family-work-study balance, the role of caregivers, pay equity, poverty and the role of women in decision-making are core concerns at the FIQ.
Policy on the Fair Representation of Women in Positions of Power and Decision-Making
In June 2018, the FIQ and FIQP delegates adopted the Policy on the Fair Representation of Women in Positions of Power and Decision-Making. They wanted to curb a trend observed in recent years: women’s decreasing participation at decision-making meetings (conventions, provincial councils, etc.) The policy includes support measures that work towards the 75% target for women’s attendance at meetings.
Policy on the Fair Representation of Women in Positions of Power and Decision-Making
International Day of Women’s Rights
The International Day of Women’s Rights is a day to remember, both as individuals and as a collective, that the battle to defend women’s rights isn’t over. It’s also a unique occasion to mobilize by sharing our experiences and telling our younger colleagues about the battles we have fought to advance the rights of healthcare professionals.
Slogans
- 2021 – Let’s listen to women
- 2020 – Feminist with all our might
- 2019 – Le respect, ça se manifeste (french only)
- 2018 – Feminists until things change
- 2017 – L’égalité sans limites (french only)
Intersyndicale des femmes
Created in 1977, the Intersyndicale des femmes represents nearly 300,000 unionized workers in the public and parapublic sectors, as well as the private sector. It is composed of status of women representatives from seven labour organizations: the Alliance du personnel professionnel et technique de la santé et des services sociaux (APTS), the Centrale des syndicats démocratiques (CSD), the Centrale des syndicats du Québec (CSQ), the Fédération autonome de l’enseignement (FAE), the Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec – FIQ, the Syndicat de la fonction publique et parapublique du Québec (SFPQ) and the Syndicat de professionnelles et professionnels du gouvernement du Québec (SPGQ).
World March of Women
Did you know that Quebec women started the march of women, which then became international?
Status of Women Committee
Frequently Asked Questions
I want to know more about what the FIQ does to fight against violence in the workplace.
Please read this brochure about the FIQ’s policy on fighting against violence:
Towards well-being at work : A Policy for fighting against violence
Why is the FIQ a feminist organization?
The FIQ represents healthcare professionals and has a 90% female membership. Every day they face challenges in their professional practice and in their lives as women. Consequently, gender equality and advocating for women’s rights are core concerns at the FIQ.
What can I do if I experience violence at work?
You should immediately contact your local team to get help. Here are the FIQ’s local teams’ contact information: http://www.fiqsante.qc.ca/a-propos-de-la-fiq/syndicats-affilies/
I would like a resource for violence against women.
The FIQ has a registry of organizations throughout Quebec that help women who have been victims of violence: http://www.fiqsante.qc.ca/condition-feminine/ressources-en-violence-faite-aux-femmes/
Why do you use feminine language in your communications?
Because the FIQ’s membership is made up of 90% female healthcare professionals, it uses feminine nouns and pronouns in its publications to refer to both the women and men it represents.
I would like to know more about maternity leave and protective reassignment of the pregnant worker.
Are you a future mother or father and would like to know your rights and obligations? We suggest you read this brochure:
