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About<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The F\u00e9d\u00e9ration interprofessionnelle de la sant\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec\u2013FIQ is a labour organization founded in 1987 that today has over pr\u00e8s de 90 000 nurse, licensed practical nurse, respiratory therapist and clinical perfusionist members who work in health institutions all across Quebec.<\/p>\n

It is an organization dedicated to defending its members and patients in Quebec\u2019s public health network.<\/p>\n

Composed of 90 % the FIQ is a feminist organization that is actively involved in promoting and defending women\u2019s rights and publicly denouncing injustice and harm that affects them.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator]<\/a>[vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Regional offices<\/h3>\n

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FIQ \u2013 Abitibi\u2013T\u00e9miscamingue<\/h5>\n

170, av. Principale, bureau 201,
\nRouyn-Noranda (Qu\u00e9bec)
\nJ9X 4P7<\/p>\n

T\u00e9l\u00e9phone<\/strong>
\n819 797-1748
\n1 800 567-6564<\/p>\n

T\u00e9l\u00e9copieur<\/strong>
\n819 797-1937[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1715798819024{border-left-width: 1.5em !important;padding-top: 1em !important;padding-right: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;padding-left: 1em !important;background-color: #eaeaea !important;border-left-color: #0093d3 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]<\/p>\n

FIQ \u2013 Bas Saint-Laurent\u2013Gasp\u00e9sie<\/h5>\n

84, rue Saint-Germain Est, bureau 219,
\nRimouski (Qu\u00e9bec)
\nG5L 1A6<\/p>\n

T\u00e9l\u00e9phone<\/strong>
\n418 723-2251
\n1 800 463-0628<\/p>\n

T\u00e9l\u00e9copieur<\/strong>
\n418 723-7928[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1715799114823{border-left-width: 1.5em !important;padding-top: 1em !important;padding-right: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;padding-left: 1em !important;background-color: #eaeaea !important;border-left-color: #0093d3 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]<\/p>\n

FIQ \u2013 Estrie<\/h5>\n

632, rue Bowen Sud, bureau 201 ,
\nSherbrooke (Qu\u00e9bec)
\nJ1G 2E9<\/p>\n

T\u00e9l\u00e9phone<\/strong>
\n819 346-4914
\n1 800 567-2776<\/p>\n

T\u00e9l\u00e9copieur<\/strong>
\n819 563-9825[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1715798905793{border-left-width: 1.5em !important;padding-top: 1em !important;padding-right: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;padding-left: 1em !important;background-color: #eaeaea !important;border-left-color: #0093d3 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]<\/p>\n

FIQ \u2013 Mauricie et Centre-du-Qu\u00e9bec<\/h5>\n

3910, boul. des Forges, bureau 100,
\nTrois-Rivi\u00e8res (Qu\u00e9bec)
\nG8Y 1V7<\/p>\n

T\u00e9l\u00e9phone<\/strong>
\n819 539-6463
\n1 800 567-8607<\/p>\n

T\u00e9l\u00e9copieur<\/strong>
\n819 539-5111[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1715799272376{border-left-width: 1.5em !important;padding-top: 1em !important;padding-right: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;padding-left: 1em !important;background-color: #eaeaea !important;border-left-color: #0093d3 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]<\/p>\n

FIQ \u2013 Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie<\/h5>\n

7750 boulevard Cousineau, bureau 202,
\nSaint-Hubert (Qu\u00e9bec)
\nJ3Z 0C8<\/p>\n

T\u00e9l\u00e9phone<\/strong>
\n450 878-2840
\n1-833-628-2511<\/p>\n

T\u00e9l\u00e9copieur<\/strong>
\n450 462-8251
\n1 855 462-8251[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1715799179796{border-left-width: 1.5em !important;padding-top: 1em !important;padding-right: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;padding-left: 1em !important;background-color: #eaeaea !important;border-left-color: #0093d3 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]<\/p>\n

FIQ \u2013 Montr\u00e9al<\/h5>\n

1234, avenue Papineau,
\nMontr\u00e9al (Qu\u00e9bec)
\nH2K 0A4<\/p>\n

T\u00e9l\u00e9phone<\/strong>
\n514 987-1141 | 1 800 363-6541<\/p>\n

T\u00e9l\u00e9copieur<\/strong>
\n514 987-7273 | 1 877 987-7273[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1715799227840{border-left-width: 1.5em !important;padding-top: 1em !important;padding-right: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;padding-left: 1em !important;background-color: #eaeaea !important;border-left-color: #0093d3 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]<\/p>\n

FIQ \u2013 Outaouais<\/h5>\n

370, boul. Gr\u00e9ber, bureau 230,
\nGatineau (Qu\u00e9bec)
\nJ8T 5R6<\/p>\n

T\u00e9l\u00e9phone<\/strong>
\n819 568-4243
\n1 800 567-9651<\/p>\n

T\u00e9l\u00e9copieur<\/strong>
\n819 568-0493[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1715798858664{border-left-width: 1.5em !important;padding-top: 1em !important;padding-right: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;padding-left: 1em !important;background-color: #eaeaea !important;border-left-color: #0093d3 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]<\/p>\n

FIQ \u2013 Qu\u00e9bec<\/h5>\n

1260, rue du Blizzard,
\nQu\u00e9bec (Qu\u00e9bec)
\nG2K 0J1<\/p>\n

T\u00e9l\u00e9phone<\/strong>
\n418 626-2226
\n1 800 463-6770<\/p>\n

T\u00e9l\u00e9copieur<\/strong>
\n418 626-2111[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1715798771994{border-left-width: 1.5em !important;padding-top: 1em !important;padding-right: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;padding-left: 1em !important;background-color: #eaeaea !important;border-left-color: #0093d3 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]<\/p>\n

FIQ \u2013 Saguenay\u2013Lac-St-Jean<\/h5>\n

30 rue Racine est, suite 160
\nSaguenay (Qu\u00e9bec)
\nG7H 1P5<\/p>\n

T\u00e9l\u00e9phone<\/strong>
\n418 690-2252
\n1 800 567-8105<\/p>\n

T\u00e9l\u00e9copieur<\/strong>
\n418 690-3216[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator]<\/a>[vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Affiliated unions<\/h3>\n

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FIQ – Syndicat des professionnelles en soins de Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches<\/a><\/h5>\n

8149, rue du Mistral, local 101\t\t\t\t\t
L\u00e9vis, Qu\u00e9bec, G6X 1G5
\n\t\t\t\t\t(418) 988-3591 | executif@spsca.org<\/p>\n

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FIQ – Syndicat des professionnelles en soins de l’Est-de-l’\u00cele-de-Montr\u00e9al<\/a><\/h5>\n

7401 rue Hochelaga, Pavillon Lahaise LA-007-09\t\t\t\t\t
Montr\u00e9al, Qu\u00e9bec, H1N 3M5
\n\t\t\t\t\t(514) 251-4000 poste 4142 | info@spsestim.ca<\/p>\n

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\n
FIQ – Syndicat des professionnelles en soins de l’Outaouais<\/a><\/h5>\n

370 rue Main, bureau B\t\t\t\t\t
Gatineau, Qu\u00e9bec, J8P 5K7
\n\t\t\t\t\t(819) 893-7117 | fiq07executif@spso.ca<\/p>\n

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FIQ – Syndicat des professionnelles en soins de la Capitale-Nationale<\/a><\/h5>\n

2601, chemin de la Canardi\u00e8re, Local F-0878\t\t\t\t\t
Qu\u00e9bec, Qu\u00e9bec, G1J 2G3
\n\t\t\t\t\t(418) 663-5000 poste 28009 | secretaire.fiqspscn.ciussscn@ssss.gouv.qc.ca<\/p>\n

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FIQ – Syndicat des professionnelles en soins de la Mauricie et du Centre-du-Qu\u00e9bec<\/a><\/h5>\n

4022 Rue Louis-Pinard\t\t\t\t\t
Trois-Rivi\u00e8res, Qu\u00e9bec, G8Y 4L9
\n\t\t\t\t\t(819) 694-0725 | Info@spsmcq.org<\/p>\n

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\n
FIQ – Syndicat des professionnelles en soins de Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie-Centre<\/a><\/h5>\n

1240 Av. Bourgogne\t\t\t\t\t
Chambly, Qu\u00e9bec, J3L 1X4
\n\t\t\t\t\t(450) 982-1212 | fiqspsmc.cisssmc16@ssss.gouv.qc.ca<\/p>\n

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\n
FIQ – Syndicat des professionnelles en soins de Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie-Est<\/a><\/h5>\n

2750, boul. Laframboise\t\t\t\t\t
Saint-Hyacinthe, Qu\u00e9bec, J2S 4Y8
\n\t\t\t\t\t(450) 418-4030 | syndicat@fiqspsme.com<\/p>\n

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\n
FIQ – Syndicat des professionnelles en soins de Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie-Ouest<\/a><\/h5>\n

5100 boulevard H\u00e9bert, local 300\t\t\t\t\t
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Qu\u00e9bec, J6S 6B4
\n\t\t\t\t\t(450) 322-6392 | presidence@fiqspsmo.com<\/p>\n

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FIQ – Syndicat des professionnelles en soins de sant\u00e9 de l’Ouest-de-l’\u00cele-de-Montr\u00e9al<\/a><\/h5>\n

8000 rue Notre Dame Ouest\t\t\t\t\t
Lachine, Qu\u00e9bec, H8R 1H4
\n\t\t\t\t\t514 363 3025 ext 2901 | fiqspssodim@gmail.com<\/p>\n

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\n
FIQ – Syndicat des professionnelles en soins de sant\u00e9 du Centre-Sud-de-l’\u00cele-de-Montr\u00e9al<\/a><\/h5>\n

1560 rue Sherbrooke E, Bureau M-5240\t\t\t\t\t
Montr\u00e9al, Qu\u00e9bec, H2L 4M1
\n\t\t\t\t\t514-528-8881 | fiqspss@fiqspsscentresud.com<\/p>\n

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\n
FIQ – Syndicat des professionnelles en soins des Cantons-de-l’Est<\/a><\/h5>\n

560 rue Bowen Sud, porte 3\t\t\t\t\t
Sherbrooke, Qu\u00e9bec, J1G 2E3
\n\t\t\t\t\t(819) 562-2448 | presidente.fiq@spsce.ca<\/p>\n

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FIQ – Syndicat des professionnelles en soins des Laurentides<\/a><\/h5>\n

35 de la Gare, Suite 101\t\t\t\t\t
St-J\u00e9r\u00f4me, Qu\u00e9bec, J7Z 2B7
\n\t\t\t\t\t(579) 634-7775 | syndicat@fiqspsl.com<\/p>\n

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\n
FIQ – Syndicat des professionnelles en soins du Centre-Ouest-de-l’\u00cele-de-Montr\u00e9al<\/a><\/h5>\n

5845 Chemin de la C\u00f4te-des-Neiges, Bureau 385\t\t\t\t\t
Montr\u00e9al, Qu\u00e9bec, H3S 1Z4
\n\t\t\t\t\t(438) 375-4991 | syndicat@fiq-spscodim.ca<\/p>\n

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\n
FIQ – Syndicat des professionnelles en soins du Nord-de-l’\u00cele-de-Montr\u00e9al<\/a><\/h5>\n

7070, boul Perras\t\t\t\t\t
Montr\u00e9al, Qu\u00e9bec, H1E 1A4
\n\t\t\t\t\t(514) 323-7260 poste 2121 | admin@fiqspsnim.com<\/p>\n

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\n
FIQ – Syndicat des professionnelles en soins du Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean<\/a><\/h5>\n

300, Boulevard Champlain Sud\t\t\t\t\t
Alma, Qu\u00e9bec, G8B 5W3
\n\t\t\t\t\tjulieboivin@fiqslsj.ca<\/p>\n

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FIQ – Syndicat des professionnelles en soins infirmiers et cardiorespiratoires du Bas-Saint-Laurent<\/a><\/h5>\n

33, boul. Ren\u00e9 Lepage Est\t\t\t\t\t
Rimouski, Qu\u00e9bec, G5L 1N8
\n\t\t\t\t\t(418) 722-4347 | secretairetresoriere@spsicrbsl.com<\/p>\n

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FIQ – Syndicat interprofessionnel de Lanaudi\u00e8re<\/a><\/h5>\n

1000, boulevard Sainte-Anne\t\t\t\t\t
St-Charles Borrom\u00e9e, Qu\u00e9bec, J6E 6J2
\n\t\t\t\t\t(450) 759-8222 poste 2049 | marie-chantalbedard@fiqsil.com<\/p>\n

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FIQ – Syndicat interprofessionnel en soins de sant\u00e9 de l\u2019Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue<\/h5>\n

4, 9e Rue\t\t\t\t\t
Rouyn-Norandav, Qu\u00e9bec, J9X 2B2
\n\t\t\t\t\t(819) 764-5131 poste 42869 | jeansebastien_blais@ssss.gouv.qc.ca<\/p>\n

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L’Alliance Interprofessionnelle de Montr\u00e9al (AIM)<\/a><\/h5>\n

5630 Hochelaga\t\t\t\t\t
Montr\u00e9al, Qu\u00e9bec, H1N 3L7
\n\t\t\t\t\t(514) 849-6125 | receptionaim@aimtl.ca<\/p>\n

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Les Professionnel(le)s en Soins de Sant\u00e9 Unis<\/a><\/h5>\n

5630 Hochelaga\t\t\t\t\t
Montr\u00e9al, Qu\u00e9bec, H1N 3L7
\n\t\t\t\t\t(514) 932-4417 poste 230 | smancier@pssu.qc.ca<\/p>\n

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Syndicat des infirmi\u00e8res et infirmi\u00e8res auxiliaires du Centre Champlain de Gatineau<\/h5>\n

510 boul de la V\u00e9rendrye E\t\t\t\t\t
Gatineau, Qu\u00e9bec, J8P 8B4
\n\t\t\t\t\t(819) 669-7331 poste 1306 | siiachamplaingatineau@gmail.com<\/p>\n

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Syndicat des Professionnelles en soins de l\u2019Eeyou-Itschee (SPSEI)<\/a><\/h5>\n

CP 708\t\t\t\t\t
Chibougamau, Qu\u00e9bec, G8P 0A8
\n\t\t\t\t\t(581) 890-9049 | info@spsei.ca<\/p>\n

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Syndicat des Professionnelles en Soins de la Baie d’Ungava (SPSBU)<\/a><\/h5>\n

CP 1064\t\t\t\t\t
Kuujjuaq, Qu\u00e9bec, J0M 1C0
\n\t\t\t\t\tsyndicat@spsbu.com<\/p>\n

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Syndicat des Professionnelles en soins de Qu\u00e9bec (SPSQ)<\/h5>\n

5245, boul. Guillaume-Couture, local 220\t\t\t\t\t
L\u00e9vis, Qu\u00e9bec, G6V 4Z4
\n\t\t\t\t\t(418) 903-8080 | info@spsq.org<\/p>\n

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Syndicat des professionnelles en soins infirmiers et cardiorespiratoires de l’Institut de cardiologie de Montr\u00e9al (FIQ)<\/a><\/h5>\n

5000 rue B\u00e9langer E\t\t\t\t\t
Montr\u00e9al, Qu\u00e9bec, H1T 1C8
\n\t\t\t\t\t(514) 376-3330 poste 3351 | presidente@spicicm.ca<\/p>\n

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Syndicat des professionnelles en soins infirmiers et cardiorespiratoires du CUSM (FIQ)<\/a><\/h5>\n

770-2155 rue Guy\t\t\t\t\t
Montr\u00e9al, Qu\u00e9bec, H3H 2R9
\n\t\t\t\t\t(514) 934-8565 | spsicr.exe@muhc.mcgill.ca<\/p>\n

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Syndicat des Professionnelles et Professionnels en soins de sant\u00e9 du Centre Hospitalier de l’Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al (FIQ)<\/a><\/h5>\n

1000 rue Saint-Denis, pavillon F- Local FS1-1030\t\t\t\t\t
Montr\u00e9al, Qu\u00e9bec, H2X 0C1
\n\t\t\t\t\t(514) 890-8000 poste 34298 | spss.presidente.chum@ssss.gouv.qc.ca<\/p>\n

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Syndicat interprofessionnel de la sant\u00e9 de l’IUCPQ (FIQ)<\/a><\/h5>\n

2725 Ch Sainte-Foy\t\t\t\t\t
Qu\u00e9bec, Qu\u00e9bec, G1V 4G5
\n\t\t\t\t\t(418) 656-4534 | info@siiqfiq.com<\/p>\n

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Syndicat interprofessionnel du CHU de Qu\u00e9bec<\/a><\/h5>\n

1050 chemin Ste-Foy local L1-04\t\t\t\t\t
Qu\u00e9bec, Qu\u00e9bec, G1S 4L8
\n\t\t\t\t\t(418) 525-4444 poste 53795 | nancy.hogan@chudequebec.ca<\/p>\n

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Syndicat nordique des infirmi\u00e8res et infirmiers de la Baie d’Hudson (FIQ)<\/a><\/h5>\n

764 Rue Sivuarapik\t\t\t\t\t
Puvirnituq, Qu\u00e9bec, J0M 1P0
\n\t\t\t\t\t(819) 988-2957 poste 270 | executif@sniibh.org<\/p>\n

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Syndicat r\u00e9gional des professionnelles en soins du Qu\u00e9bec<\/a><\/h5>\n

5630 rue Hochelaga\t\t\t\t\t
Montr\u00e9al, Qu\u00e9bec, H1N 3L7
\n\t\t\t\t\t(514) 379-6030 | information@srpsq.org<\/p>\n

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Sectors and Services<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Affiliated unions, union representatives and FIQ members can count on the expertise of the employees in the Federation’s sectors and services to meet their needs.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1725390409121{border-left-width: 1.5em !important;padding-top: 1em !important;padding-right: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;padding-left: 1em !important;background-color: #eaeaea !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #0093d3 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Labour Relations<\/h5>\n

Supports the representation of healthcare professionals and ensures they are defended before various tribunals.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1725390445298{border-left-width: 1.5em !important;padding-top: 1em !important;padding-right: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;padding-left: 1em !important;background-color: #eaeaea !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #0093d3 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Negotiations<\/h5>\n

Negotiates the renewal of collective agreements to improve healthcare professionals\u2019 working conditions, protect care accessibility, and ensure the recognition for the value of their work and the maintenance of pay equity.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1725390471615{border-left-width: 1.5em !important;padding-top: 1em !important;padding-right: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;padding-left: 1em !important;background-color: #eaeaea !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #0093d3 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Organization of Work and Professional Practice<\/h5>\n

Works and intervenes in organization of work and professional practice so that healthcare professionals can work to their full potential and exercise their full scope of practice.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1725390493431{border-left-width: 1.5em !important;padding-top: 1em !important;padding-right: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;padding-left: 1em !important;background-color: #eaeaea !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #0093d3 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Occupational Health and Safety Sector<\/h5>\n

Takes action to prevent and eliminate risks and danger in the workplace, whether physical or psychological.\u00a0This sector informs members about their rights, as well as actions that can be taken.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1725390520358{border-left-width: 1.5em !important;padding-top: 1em !important;padding-right: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;padding-left: 1em !important;background-color: #eaeaea !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #0093d3 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Status of Women <\/span><\/h5>\n

Ensures a cross-sectional approach to feminist issues at every level of the FIQ structure and acts in solidarity with other unions and women’s groups to support broader demands.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1725390545485{border-left-width: 1.5em !important;padding-top: 1em !important;padding-right: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;padding-left: 1em !important;background-color: #eaeaea !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #0093d3 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Sociopolitical<\/h5>\n

Analyzes subjects of political, social and economic interest to influence political decisions, fuel union reps\u2019 reflection, and facilitate the development of solidarity practices.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1725390570077{border-left-width: 1.5em !important;padding-top: 1em !important;padding-right: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;padding-left: 1em !important;background-color: #eaeaea !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #0093d3 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Social Security<\/h5>\n

Negotiates group insurance contracts and defends members\u2019 rights to a better financial situation in retirement and during periods of disability.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1725390586366{border-left-width: 1.5em !important;padding-top: 1em !important;padding-right: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;padding-left: 1em !important;background-color: #eaeaea !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #0093d3 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Communication<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n

Enables the FIQ to have a strong voice provincially, regionally and locally, and informs members about the stances it adopts and the actions it takes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1725390608830{border-left-width: 1.5em !important;padding-top: 1em !important;padding-right: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;padding-left: 1em !important;background-color: #eaeaea !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #0093d3 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Education-Animation<\/h5>\n

Develops and provides training for union representatives to build the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to taking on their representational responsibilities.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1725390640289{border-left-width: 1.5em !important;padding-top: 1em !important;padding-right: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;padding-left: 1em !important;background-color: #eaeaea !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #0093d3 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Union Organizing<\/h5>\n

Supports affiliated unions in organizing and holding mobilization actions to promote active union life.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1725390665043{border-left-width: 1.5em !important;padding-top: 1em !important;padding-right: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;padding-left: 1em !important;background-color: #eaeaea !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-color: #0093d3 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Internal Services<\/h5>\n

Provides logistics services, in particular IT support, reservations at decision-making meetings, and mobilization material distribution.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator]<\/a>[vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

History<\/h3>\n

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1987<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • Founding convention of the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration des infirmi\u00e8res et infirmiers du Qu\u00e9bec (FIIQ) on December 2<\/li>\n
  • 37,000 nurses represented under one banner<\/li>\n
  • Election of Diane Lavall\u00e9e as first FIIQ President<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    1988<\/h3>\n
      \n
    • Number of members increases to 45,000<\/li>\n
    • First draft collective agreement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      1989<\/h3>\n
        \n
      • Rejection of a first tentative agreement by the members<\/li>\n
      • Withdrawal of availability and refusal to do overtime<\/li>\n
      • Seven-day general strike<\/li>\n
      • Bourassa government enforces Bill 160 and imposes severe sanctions on nurses<\/li>\n
      • The first collective agreement is signed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        1990<\/h3>\n
          \n
        • 1st<\/sup>\u00a0Convention: \u201cLa sant\u00e9, notre quotidien, notre avenir\u201d<\/li>\n
        • Actions to counter Bill 160 and mechanisms to share the fines<\/li>\n
        • Activities continue despite suspension of the Rand Formula<\/li>\n
        • College education recommended for nurses\u2019 initial training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          1991<\/h3>\n
            \n
          • Strengthening of international solidarity by advocating for the liberation of a Chilean nurse<\/li>\n
          • Extension of the collective agreement<\/li>\n
          • Recovery of the seniority lost when Bill 160 was applied<\/li>\n
          • 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0Convention: \u201cNos choix, de nouveaux d\u00e9fis\u201d<\/li>\n
          • Broadening the field of FIIQ intervention to include fighting to reduce poverty and violence against women and to protect the environment<\/li>\n
          • Position taken in favour of provincial sovereignty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            1992<\/h3>\n
              \n
            • Largest demonstration in 20 years with 6,000 public, parapublic and private sector unionized workers: maintenance of the stipulated salary increases despite the extension of the collective agreement<\/li>\n
            • Founding of the Regroupement des infirmi\u00e8res et infirmiers retrait\u00e9es with the FIIQ\u2019s support<\/li>\n
            • Implementation of a policy against sexual and racial harassment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              1993<\/h3>\n
                \n
              • Positions taken on the electoral reform, public finances, and alternative therapies<\/li>\n
              • Information campaign among the population in light of the next round of negotiations<\/li>\n
              • Government passes Bill 102 imposing working conditions on all public and parapublic sector workers<\/li>\n
              • Special convention on the FIIQ constitution and bylaws and the Union Defence Fund bylaws<\/li>\n
              • 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0Convention: \u201cTaking part in change\u201d<\/li>\n
              • Election of Jennie Skene as the FIIQ president<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                1994<\/h3>\n
                  \n
                • Ad campaign \u201cLa sant\u00e9, trop pr\u00e9cieuse pour la jouer!\u201d<\/li>\n
                • Creation of the Action-Sant\u00e9 Committee mandated to investigate the impacts of budget cuts and fiscal recovery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  1995<\/h3>\n
                    \n
                  • Participation in the women\u2019s Bread and Roses March to fight against poverty<\/li>\n
                  • Complete restructuring of the healthcare network<\/li>\n
                  • Action strategy to protect and broaden nurses\u2019 scope of practice<\/li>\n
                  • Collective agreement signed for the first time since 1989<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                    1996<\/h3>\n
                      \n
                    • 4th<\/sup>\u00a0Convention: \u201cMany shifts and turns, one direction\u201d<\/li>\n
                    • Consolidation of the role and place of nurses at the heart of the network<\/li>\n
                    • Concerns over professional deregulation and the delegation of acts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                      1997<\/h3>\n
                        \n
                      • The FIIQ\u2019s 10th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary<\/li>\n
                      • Government\u2019s voluntary retirement program: early retirement of more than 3,600 FIIQ nurses<\/li>\n
                      • Organization of work training in nearly 350 institutions<\/li>\n
                      • Number of members increases to 47,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                        1998<\/h3>\n
                          \n
                        • 5th<\/sup>\u00a0Convention: \u201cImagine the power of our collective values.\u201d<\/li>\n
                        • Concerns over neoliberalism and globalization<\/li>\n
                        • Mobilization and pressure tactics to address nurses\u2019 work problem<\/li>\n
                        • Conseil des services essentiels (Essential Services Council) imposes an accelerated process for the resolution of nurses\u2019 workload problems<\/li>\n
                        • Numerous administrative mergers in the healthcare network<\/li>\n
                        • Creation of terms \u201chealth centres\u201d and \u201cmultivocational institutions\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                          1999<\/h3>\n
                            \n
                          • Negotiation of all nurses\u2019 working conditions for the first time in ten years<\/li>\n
                          • 23-day general strike<\/li>\n
                          • Rejection of a draft tentative agreement by the members<\/li>\n
                          • Beginning of a mediation process<\/li>\n
                          • Bouchard government doled out reprimands and excessive fines to nurses<\/li>\n
                          • Negotiation of a partial settlement on the salaries and pension plan without reaching a tentative agreement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                            2000<\/h3>\n
                              \n
                            • Participation in the World March of Women on March 8<\/li>\n
                            • Global agreement between the government and nurses<\/li>\n
                            • Significant gains in recognizing the value of nurses\u2019 work and improving working conditions<\/li>\n
                            • Nurses share the double penalties and salary loss from exercising their right to strike<\/li>\n
                            • Serious nurse shortage in Quebec<\/li>\n
                            • Public intervention at the Clair Commission hearings to defend the gains of a public, accessible and universal health system<\/li>\n
                            • <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                              2001<\/h3>\n
                                \n
                              • Participation in the People\u2019s Summit, an opposition movement to the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA)<\/li>\n
                              • 6th<\/sup>\u00a0Convention: \u201cSolid in solidarity\u201d<\/li>\n
                              • Rejection of an affiliation with the FTQ proposed by the FIIQ\u2019s Executive Committee<\/li>\n
                              • Participation in the Qu\u00e9bec Forum on Nursing Workforce Planning and adoption of an action plan<\/li>\n
                              • Several unions apply corrective measures to address work overloads<\/li>\n
                              • Inter-union negotiation with the Treasury Board to obtain a true pay equity program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                2002<\/h3>\n
                                  \n
                                • In a difficult context, reflection on beginning a collective approach to tackle current and future challenges<\/li>\n
                                • Launch of a major strategy to fight workplace violence: \u201cTo work in dignity, taking action\u201d<\/li>\n
                                • Adoption of decision-making, information, and support structures, as well as negotiation priorities<\/li>\n
                                • Fast progress for work on pay equity and workforce planning<\/li>\n
                                • Creation of the Youth Committee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                  2003<\/h3>\n
                                    \n
                                  • Participation in the Collectif \u00c9chec \u00e0 la guerre<\/li>\n
                                  • Intersyndicale proposes a province-wide pay equity action plan to get a quick settlement<\/li>\n
                                  • Adoption of the FIIQ TOMORROW action plan aimed at achieving greater leadership in Quebec\u2019s labour and social scenes<\/li>\n
                                  • Adoption of a draft collective agreement<\/li>\n
                                  • Bill 90, an\u00a0Act to amend the Professional Code<\/em>, comes into force<\/li>\n
                                  • The Charest government passes Bills 25, 30 and 31 under closure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                    2004<\/h3>\n
                                      \n
                                    • Bill 25, 30 and 31 come into force<\/li>\n
                                    • Opposition movement to the Charest government<\/li>\n
                                    • Launch of the campaign \u201cUnited against the liquidation of public services\u201d (unofficial translation)<\/li>\n
                                    • Participation in the resistance movement R\u00e9seau de Vigilance<\/li>\n
                                    • Creation of new local health and social services networks<\/li>\n
                                    • Impacts of Bill 30: Union certification mergers, and modification of the negotiation system due to the decentralization of the 26 matters to the local level<\/li>\n
                                    • Composition of unions representing nurses, licensed practical nurses, respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, extra-corporeal circulation technicians and child\/baby nurses<\/li>\n
                                    • Discussions with the independent unions of licensed practical nurses (APIIAQ and FIIAQ) and respiratory therapists (APIQ) to create the FIIQ+, healthcare professionals\u2019 true powerhouse<\/li>\n
                                    • First wave of union allegiance votes: the vast majority of healthcare professionals choose the FIIQ to represent them<\/li>\n
                                    • Tabling of a brief recommending the full withdrawal of Bill No. 61 for the creation of the Agence des partenariats public-priv\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                      2005<\/h3>\n
                                        \n
                                      • 10,000 new members after the union allegiance votes: the FIIQ represents the majority of healthcare professionals<\/li>\n
                                      • 7th<\/sup>\u00a0Convention: \u201cBuilding the future together\u201d<\/li>\n
                                      • Changes at all levels of the organization to reflect the new membership<\/li>\n
                                      • Denunciation of the Chaoulli Supreme Court decision, which opened the door to some privatization in the healthcare system<\/li>\n
                                      • Election of Lina Bonamie as the FIIQ president<\/li>\n
                                      • Charest government imposed, again under closure, a decree on salaries and working conditions for public sector workers until 2010<\/li>\n
                                      • Negotiation of agreements on several subjects despite a difficult context<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                        2006<\/h3>\n
                                          \n
                                        • Number of members increases to 56,500<\/li>\n
                                        • Public and member awareness raised around the impacts of the neoliberal government<\/li>\n
                                        • Call for mobilization and solidarity<\/li>\n
                                        • On May 14, a decree in lieu of a collective agreement becomes law<\/li>\n
                                        • For the first time, the same work contract applies to nurses, licensed practical nurses, respiratory therapists and clinical perfusionists<\/li>\n
                                        • Local negotiation process begins as imposed by Bill 30<\/li>\n
                                        • Intersyndicale \u00e9quit\u00e9 settles the pay equity case on June 20<\/li>\n
                                        • Affiliation to the Secr\u00e9tariat intersyndical des services publics (SISP) which strives to protect and promote public services<\/li>\n
                                        • Adoption of the new name for the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration des infirmi\u00e8res et infirmiers du Qu\u00e9bec (FIIQ) on December 1: F\u00e9d\u00e9ration interprofessionnelle de la sant\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec\u2013FIQ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                          2007<\/h3>\n
                                            \n
                                          • The FIQ\u2019s 20th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary<\/li>\n
                                          • Verdict from the International Labour Organization (ILO): the passing of a law imposing working conditions violates unions\u2019 fundamental right to collective bargaining<\/li>\n
                                          • Continuation of local negotiations and actions to denounce employers who refuse to negotiate in good faith<\/li>\n
                                          • Participation in the first Forum Social Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois<\/li>\n
                                          • Agreement with the government on the evaluation of the nurse clinician position<\/li>\n
                                          • Superior Court renders a decision: Bill 30 declared unconstitutional, but the government appeals the decision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                            2008<\/h3>\n
                                              \n
                                            • 8th<\/sup>\u00a0Convention: \u201cRenewing our action together\u201d<\/li>\n
                                            • Commitment to social movement unionism<\/li>\n
                                            • Discussions around the possibility of setting up a bargaining table for the SISP member labour organizations<\/li>\n
                                            • Inauguration of the new FIQ head office on Papineau Avenue in Montreal on August 22: the Federation is the owner of the land and building<\/li>\n
                                            • Signing of a protocol of union solidarity between the SISP member organizations in light of the coming negotiations with the government, including a non-raiding pact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                              2009<\/h3>\n
                                                \n
                                              • Development of an organization of work action plan to enable unions to effectively intervene in their workplace<\/li>\n
                                              • SISP tables a motion to quash the\u00a0Regulation respecting the specialized medical treatments provided in a specialized medical centre<\/em>\u00a0in the Superior Court so as to make it illegal<\/li>\n
                                              • A Common Front is formed \u2013\u00a0SISP, CSN, FTQ\u00a0\u2013 to negotiate salaries, parental rights, regional disparities and retirement, and an operating protocol and non-raiding pact are signed<\/li>\n
                                              • Negotiation priorities are adopted for healthcare professionals\u2019 collective agreement project<\/li>\n
                                              • Election of R\u00e9gine Laurent as the FIQ president<\/li>\n
                                              • First healthcare professional Youth Network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                2010<\/h3>\n
                                                  \n
                                                • Participation in the World March of Women\u2019s provincial rally in Rimouski on October 17<\/li>\n
                                                • Government shows contempt for healthcare professionals during negotiations<\/li>\n
                                                • Support from the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration des m\u00e9decins omnipraticiens du Qu\u00e9bec and the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration des m\u00e9decins sp\u00e9cialistes du Qu\u00e9bec for the FIQ\u2019s solutions<\/li>\n
                                                • Several events are organized throughout Quebec to mark the expiration of the decrees on March 31 that determined government employees\u2019 working conditions<\/li>\n
                                                • Ad campaign to denounce the massive contracting of private healthcare employment agencies<\/li>\n
                                                • Camp-out in front of the National Assembly for 78 consecutive hours with the aim of getting a negotiated agreement<\/li>\n
                                                • Tentative agreement reached between the Common Front and the government on June 25 regarding the four intersectoral matters<\/li>\n
                                                • Negotiations continue over healthcare professionals\u2019 working conditions (sectoral matters), which still are not settled<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                  2011<\/h3>\n
                                                    \n
                                                  • The first collective agreement for healthcare professionals comes into force after over a year of negotiations<\/li>\n
                                                  • Tabling of a brief on Bill No. 127, intended to improve management of the health and social services network<\/li>\n
                                                  • 9th<\/sup>\u00a0Convention: \u201cDare, Act, Influence, the power to change is within us\u201d<\/li>\n
                                                  • Shift toward a proactive union approach<\/li>\n
                                                  • Renegotiation of the local component of the collective agreement for certain institutions after signing the provincial collective agreement<\/li>\n
                                                  • Tabling of a brief on Bill No. 16, intended to tighten up the certification process for residences for the elderly<\/li>\n
                                                  • Support for the program \u201cAging Gayfully\u201d and help unveiling the Charter for the fair treatment of LGBT seniors<\/li>\n
                                                  • First victory for the FIQ in its efforts to legally counter the use of private healthcare employment agencies: the CRT sided with H\u00f4pital Maisonneuve-Rosemont\u2019s motion 39<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                    2012<\/h3>\n
                                                      \n
                                                    • The FIQ\u2019s 25th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary<\/li>\n
                                                    • Publication of comments on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union<\/li>\n
                                                    • Support for the student movement against the tuition increase<\/li>\n
                                                    • Participation in the actions of the Coalition oppos\u00e9e \u00e0 la tarification et \u00e0 la privatisation des services publics<\/li>\n
                                                    • Participation in the actions of the R\u00e9seau qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois sur l\u2019int\u00e9gration continentale (RQIC)<\/li>\n
                                                    • Work begins on reviewing initial training for nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists<\/li>\n
                                                    • Follow-up on the implementation of the Lean Approach in Quebec healthcare institutions<\/li>\n
                                                    • Denunciation of Bill 78, which the Liberal government passed under closure, and participation in the major march on May 22 protesting the law<\/li>\n
                                                    • Bill 78 is challenged in the Superior Court by student, union (including the FIQ), community and environmental organizations<\/li>\n
                                                    • Submission of comments on the\u00a0Regulation respecting the practice of the profession of respiratory therapist in a partnership or joint-stock company<\/em><\/li>\n
                                                    • Denunciation of tabling of motion 312 on the legal status of foetuses in partnership with the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration des m\u00e9decins sp\u00e9cialistes du Qu\u00e9bec, the Association des obst\u00e9triciens et gyn\u00e9cologues du Qu\u00e9bec, and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada<\/li>\n
                                                    • Denunciation of Bill C-377 that would force labour organizations to disclose information that could undermine their bargaining power<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                      2013<\/h3>\n
                                                        \n
                                                      • Launch of a TV and radio campaign to promote the FIQ<\/li>\n
                                                      • Denunciation of the optimization projects in home care and computerization in health care<\/li>\n
                                                      • Meeting with the Collectif 8 mars and the Quebec premier to discuss the progress of women\u2019s right to equality and to voice demands<\/li>\n
                                                      • Actions to denounce poor management and the waste of public funds in the public health network<\/li>\n
                                                      • Defense of nurses\u2019 experience and expertise and the FIQ proposes an integrated Quebec model to remedy dead ends created by the OIIQ model regarding nurses\u2019 initial training<\/li>\n
                                                      • Creation of a licensed practical nurses ad hoc committee to find solutions to address their concerns<\/li>\n
                                                      • Representations to protect healthcare professionals\u2019 jobs from the governmental project for an autonomy insurance plan<\/li>\n
                                                      • Support for the social contract for better quality of life for seniors launched by the FADOQ Network<\/li>\n
                                                      • Support for the Regroupement Les Sages-femmes du Qu\u00e9bec for fair recognition of their profession<\/li>\n
                                                      • Arbitration decision confirming the right of nurses working in CHSLDs to be paid overtime when they have to remain at work during mealtimes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                        2014<\/h3>\n
                                                          \n
                                                        • Superior Court strikes down the 2009 amendments to the\u00a0Pay Equity Act<\/em>, which the FIQ had denounced. The government appealed the decision<\/li>\n
                                                        • Launch of the publication\u00a0FIQ Special Report: Licensed Practical Nurse \u2013 A key professional on the care team<\/em>\u00a0as part of the licensed practical nurses ad hoc committee work to further promote their profession<\/li>\n
                                                        • Campaign \u201cCare on a human scale\u201d<\/li>\n
                                                        • Agreement reached with the government regarding clinical perfusionists\u2019 compensation<\/li>\n
                                                        • 10th<\/sup>\u00a0Convention: \u201cVision. Progress. Action. Think outside the box.\u201d<\/li>\n
                                                        • Alliance with the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration autonome de l\u2019enseignement (FAE) for the next intersectoral negotiations<\/li>\n
                                                        • Launch of the FIQ\u2019s first neighbourhood clinic pilot project intended to offer the population front-line services from healthcare professionals<\/li>\n
                                                        • Demands that the government make it mandatory for healthcare institutions to adopt collective prescriptions<\/li>\n
                                                        • Period of changing union allegiance: the FIQ now represents nearly 65,000 members<\/li>\n
                                                        • Sectoral and intersectoral demands submitted for negotiations<\/li>\n
                                                        • Launch of broad ad campaign to promote healthcare professionals: \u201cThat\u2019s enough. Caring for patients comes first.\u201d<\/li>\n
                                                        • Denunciation of Bill No. 10 on modifying the organization of the health network and its impacts on care quality and working conditions<\/li>\n
                                                        • Tabling of a brief on Bill No. 15, an\u00a0Act respecting workforce management and control within government departments, public sector bodies and networks and state-owned enterprises<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                          2015<\/h3>\n
                                                            \n
                                                          • The FIQ represents over 66,000 members<\/li>\n
                                                          • Bill 10 comes into force<\/li>\n
                                                          • Major provincial mobilization to denounce the Liberal government\u2019s austerity measures affecting the quality and safety of care<\/li>\n
                                                          • Tabling of a brief on Bill 20,\u00a0An Act to enact the Act to promote access to family medicine and specialized medicine services and to amend various legislative provisions relating to assisted procreation<\/em><\/li>\n
                                                          • Launch of the first accredited training course on advocating for patient rights and interests (offered free to members)<\/li>\n
                                                          • Distribution of lab coats with the FIQ logo as part of the campaign to recognize and appreciate healthcare professionals<\/li>\n
                                                          • Denunciation of Bill 42 establishing the Administrative Labour Tribunal, putting workers\u2019 rights in peril and threatening women\u2019s rights<\/li>\n
                                                          • Unanimous rejection of the government\u2019s contemptuous offers in negotiations and actions throughout Quebec<\/li>\n
                                                          • Contribution to opening a second neighbourhood clinic in Quebec<\/li>\n
                                                          • Participation in celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the Bread and Roses March<\/li>\n
                                                          • Launch of the 1-844-FIQ- AIDE helpline for reporting unacceptable situations encountered in the health network<\/li>\n
                                                          • First Network of OHS Union Representatives held as a pilot project<\/li>\n
                                                          • Tentative agreement with the government on intersectoral and sectoral matters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                            2016<\/h3>\n
                                                              \n
                                                            • Tabling of a memorandum at the Commissaire \u00e0 la sant\u00e9 et au bien-\u00eatre as part of the public consultations on the range of insured services<\/li>\n
                                                            • Tabling of a brief on Bill No. 87,\u00a0An Act to facilitate the disclosure of wrongdoings relating to public bodies<\/em><\/li>\n
                                                            • Participation in the mass movement to save the nurses\u2019 clinic in the Coop\u00e9rative de solidarit\u00e9 SABSA<\/li>\n
                                                            • Tabling of a brief on Bill No. 92, intended to increase the RAMQ\u2019s powers<\/li>\n
                                                            • Signing of the provincial collective agreement<\/li>\n
                                                            • Launch of the Safe Staffing Form<\/li>\n
                                                            • Launch of the accredited training program\u00a0Patient Advocacy 2,\u00a0<\/em>offered free to members<\/li>\n
                                                            • International Symposium on Safe Health Care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                              2017<\/h3>\n
                                                                \n
                                                              • The FIQ\u2019s 30th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary<\/li>\n
                                                              • Period of union allegiance votes: the FIQ came out on top and now represents 75,000 members<\/li>\n
                                                              • Launch of the Montr\u00e9al Nord neighbourhood clinic<\/li>\n
                                                              • Tabling of a brief on Bill No. 115,\u00a0An Act to combat maltreatment of seniors and other persons of full age in vulnerable situations<\/em><\/li>\n
                                                              • Participation in the Intersyndicale des femmes\u2019 40th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary<\/li>\n
                                                              • Review of small homes for seniors pilot project in Lanaudi\u00e8re Nord<\/li>\n
                                                              • 11th<\/sup>\u00a0Convention: \u201cProviding care: a collaborative affair\u201d<\/li>\n
                                                              • Election of Nancy B\u00e9dard as the FIQ president<\/li>\n
                                                              • Election of the first FIQP |\u00a0Secteur priv\u00e9 Executive Committee, with President Sonia Mancier<\/li>\n
                                                              • Launch of the\u00a0Black Book of Care Safety<\/em>\u00a0to demand safe healthcare professional-to-patient ratios in Quebec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                                2018<\/h3>\n
                                                                  \n
                                                                • Launch of two ads that use humour to illustrate why healthcare professional-to-patient ratios are needed in the health network<\/li>\n
                                                                • The FIQ\u2019s historical victory, alongside other labour organizations, of getting the Supreme Court to strike down amendments to the\u00a0Pay Equity Act<\/em><\/li>\n
                                                                • Tabling of a brief on Bill No. 167,\u00a0An Act to constitute the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise du cannabis, to enact the Cannabis Regulation Act and to amend various highway safety-related provisions<\/em><\/li>\n
                                                                • Meeting with Health Minister Ga\u00e9tan Barrette concerning the crisis over healthcare professionals\u2019 working conditions<\/li>\n
                                                                • Agreement with the MSSS to implement 17 healthcare professional-to-patient ratio pilot projects in Quebec<\/li>\n
                                                                • Extensive local negotiations following the institution mergers brought about by the Liberal government\u2019s Bill 10<\/li>\n
                                                                • Several new local collective agreements came into force for healthcare professionals in CISSSs and CIUSSSs<\/li>\n
                                                                • Tabling of a brief on Bill No. 176,\u00a0An Act to amend the Act respecting labour standards and other legislative provisions mainly to facilitate family-work balance<\/em><\/li>\n
                                                                • Member-wide consultation on the group insurance plan<\/li>\n
                                                                • Adoption of the Policy on the Fair Representation of Women in Positions of Power and Decision-Making<\/li>\n
                                                                • FIQ presidential province-wide tour<\/li>\n
                                                                • Distribution of the Electoral Tool Kit in view of the provincial elections<\/li>\n
                                                                • FIQ hosts an election healthcare debate featuring candidates from the four main political parties running in the Quebec elections<\/li>\n
                                                                • The FIQP gained two new institutions as well as new members. It represents over 1,600 members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                                  2019<\/h3>\n
                                                                    \n
                                                                  • April 8 is the first provincial day without mandatory overtime (MOT) for all Quebec healthcare professionals<\/li>\n
                                                                  • A union solidarity protocol is signed between the FIQ, APTS, CSN, FTQ and CSQ, as well as a non-raiding pact<\/li>\n
                                                                  • Alliance forged with the Alliance du personnel professionnel et technique de la sant\u00e9 et des service sociaux (APTS) for intersectoral negotiations<\/li>\n
                                                                  • Signing of several local collective agreements<\/li>\n
                                                                  • Launch of the \u201cA strong voice in health care\u201d campaign<\/li>\n
                                                                  • First Organization of Work and Professional Practice Network (OWPP)<\/li>\n
                                                                  • Sectoral and intersectoral demands submitted with a view to renewing the provincial collective agreement with the \u201cWe\u2019re done working ourselves sick!\u201d slogan<\/li>\n
                                                                  • 24 hours without mandatory overtime (MOT) in the defense of safe, quality care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                                    2020<\/h3>\n
                                                                      \n
                                                                    • COVID-19 pandemic: actions to denounce the working conditions imposed on healthcare professionals, the lack of personal protective equipment, the abusive application of Ministerial Order 007, the absence of additional compensation and specific measures, and the \u201cJe d\u00e9nonce\u201d and \u201cLes V\u00e9riFIQatrices\u201d initiatives<\/li>\n
                                                                    • Launch of the campaigns \u201cLet\u2019s end the inhumane\u201d and \u201cThe healthcare system is failing. We are the solution.\u201d<\/li>\n
                                                                    • Demonstration to pressure the government to tackle the health network\u2019s core problems<\/li>\n
                                                                    • Day of mobilization to roll out safe healthcare professional-to-patient ratios in Quebec CHSLDs with the slogan \u201cRatios for humane care\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                                      2021<\/h3>\n
                                                                        \n
                                                                      • Historical demands regarding Bill 59 to modernize the occupational health and safety regime<\/li>\n
                                                                      • Access to N95 masks for healthcare professionals working in COVID-19 red zones following a long battle fought by the FIQ and FIQP<\/li>\n
                                                                      • Participation in the commemoration of COVID-19 victims on March 11<\/li>\n
                                                                      • Big victory for the FIQ and FIQP in obtaining recognition of the airborne transmission of COVID-19<\/li>\n
                                                                      • Obtained new leverage for governing independent labour<\/li>\n
                                                                      • Ad campaign \u201cPaid a woman\u2019s wage\u201d in alliance with the APTS and a major demonstration in Montreal to denounce pay discrimination<\/li>\n
                                                                      • Global agreement with the Quebec government to renew the provincial collective agreement<\/li>\n
                                                                      • Mobilization to protest mandatory overtime, which forces healthcare professionals to stay at work<\/li>\n
                                                                      • Launch of campaign, \u201cMOT is a death sentence for healthcare professions\u201d<\/li>\n
                                                                      • Adoption of Joyce\u2019s Principle, which aims to guarantee Indigenous Peoples the right of equitable access, without any discrimination, to all social and health services<\/li>\n
                                                                      • Creation of a new Communications Committee<\/li>\n
                                                                      • Nathalie Levesque, Vice-President on the Executive Committee, was the interim president from October to December<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                                        2022<\/h3>\n
                                                                          \n
                                                                        • FIQ\u2019s 35th anniversary<\/li>\n
                                                                        • Launch of the new visual identity \u201cUnited. Determined. Mobilized in health care.\u201d<\/li>\n
                                                                        • Major mobilization among healthcare professionals to demand what they are owed from the government, which is late in paying them various premiums<\/li>\n
                                                                        • Complaint filed with the International Labour Office (ILO) to put an end to the use of mandatory overtime (MOT)<\/li>\n
                                                                        • Plea launched for a law on safe healthcare ratios in Quebec<\/li>\n
                                                                        • Signature of a union solidarity protocol between the FIQ, FIQP, CSN, CSQ and FTQ, as well as a non-raiding pact<\/li>\n
                                                                        • Decision by the Administrative Labour Tribunal (TAT) ruling in favour of the FIQ and FIQP. It recognized that the government negotiated in bad faith and obstructed union activities by announcing premiums of\u00a0$12,000 to\u00a0$18,000 after signing the tentative agreement<\/li>\n
                                                                        • The FIQ organized an election debate on health care featuring candidates from the main political parties running in the Quebec elections<\/li>\n
                                                                        • Union demands submitted to the Secretariat of the Treasury Board as part of negotiations to renew the collective agreement for healthcare professionals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                                          2023<\/h3>\n
                                                                            \n
                                                                          • Launch of the \u201c<\/span>There\u2019s a limit<\/span><\/i>\u201d campaign<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                                                                          • Participation in the parliamentary committee on Bill 10: An <\/span>Act limiting the use of personnel placement agencies\u2019 services and independent labour in the health and social services sector,<\/span><\/i> a bill that the FIQ had demanded<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                                                                          • Participation in the parliamentary committee on Bill 15: <\/span>Act to make the health and social services system more effective<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                                                                          • Denunciation of the CEOs\u2019, managers\u2019 and government\u2019s lack of preparation for the summer season in the health network<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                                                                          • Affiliation of FIQ unions \u2502Private sector at the FIQ, which now has 80,000 members<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                                                                          • Healthcare professionals stage major demonstration in Sherbrooke to denounce the government\u2019s insufficient offers<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                                                                          • Significant gains for healthcare professionals working in Nunavik<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                                                                          • Healthcare professionals voted for a strike mandate by 95% that could lead to an unlimited general strike<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                                                                          • Launch of the \u201cOur working conditions are your care conditions\u201d campaign<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                                                                          • Healthcare professionals went on strike for eight days in the months of November and December<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                                                                          • Several mobilization and visibility activities were organized all across Quebec to support negotiations<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                                                                          • Participation in the parliamentary committee on Bill 15: the Act respecting the governance of the health and social services system.<\/i> The CAQ government then passed the bill under a gag order.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                                            2024<\/h3>\n
                                                                              \n
                                                                            • Launch of the \u201cStill in negotiations\u201d and the \u201cMy department, my expertise\u201d campaigns<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                                                                            • FIQ submits a petition to maintain the respiratory therapist and clinical perfusionist job titles in class 1<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                                                                            • Major FIQ rally on March 16 in Quebec City to support healthcare professionals<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                                                                            • First proposed tentative agreement between the FIQ and the government in March. The members rejected the agreement by 61% in a referendum vote<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                                                                            • Creation of Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec agency and start of Dub\u00e9 reform rollout<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                                                              2025<\/h3>\n
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                                                                              • 75 years of the licensed practical nurse profession<\/li>\n
                                                                              • 30,000 MOT grievances settled and seven million dollars distributed among the members affected by the grievances<\/li>\n
                                                                              • Public and union pressure to repair several hospital centres<\/li>\n
                                                                              • Protests against Bill 89, which aims to restrict the right to strike. The law was then passed by the CAQ government.<\/li>\n
                                                                              • Launch of the Estates General on Unionism<\/li>\n
                                                                              • Inter-union protests against Bill 101, which weakens prevention mechanisms in occupational health and safety for healthcare professionals<\/li>\n
                                                                              • 13th convention held with the slogan \u201cUnwavering in the face of tomorrow’s challenges\u201d<\/li>\n
                                                                              • Re-election of Julie Bouchard as the FIQ president<\/li>\n
                                                                              • First Communications Network and RLT Network held<\/li>\n
                                                                              • Launch of the union information magazine called La R\u00e9sonance de la FIQ<\/em><\/li>\n
                                                                              • Participation in the 6th<\/sup> World March of Women<\/li>\n
                                                                              • Participation in the parliamentary committee on Bill 3, An Act to improve the transparency, governance and democratic process of various associations in the workplace<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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