LABOR, TAXES AND THE ECONOMY

Since 1966, FFQ has remained steadfast in its dedication to promoting gender equality and women’s rights. Leveraging our expertise in the realms of work, taxation, and the economy, we stand firm and engage in significant battles.

Advocating for pay equity

As far back as 1980, we aligned ourselves with the Coalition pour l’équité salariale. Our pivotal role contributed to the enactment of the Pay Equity Act in 1996. Today, our pursuit of pay equity persists. In collaboration with the Conseil d’intervention pour l’accès des femmes au travail (CIAFT), we champion a strategy tailored for non-unionized workers and emphasize the importance of diligent pay equity oversight. Additionally, we endorse the implementation of company audit programs and the promotion of female-dominated professions.

Promoting work-life balance

FFQ is also deeply committed to fostering work-family-study balance. Acknowledging that the bulk of caregiving responsibilities still disproportionately fall upon women, we actively advocate within the Coalition pour la conciliation famille-travail-études for measures ensuring women’s access to well-compensated jobs, with a keen focus on marginalized groups.

Opposing neoliberal and patriarchal policies

Lastly, we take a firm stance on fiscal and economic matters, opposing neoliberal and patriarchal policies. We advocate for a more just and equitable economy for women, recognizing and valuing their indispensable contributions to society.


Please Note: The definitive text of our Stances is available in French only. The English translation is provided strictly for reference.

2019

THAT FFQ actively engage with the Coalition pour la conciliation famille-travail-études (CFTÉ).

2017

THAT FFQ embark on the Cheffes de file pour l’égalité project, a three-year initiative aimed at facilitating structural changes within mixed-gender activist organizations and promoting best practices to empower women’s full participation in decision-making processes within union and community contexts.

2009

THAT FFQ continue its support for women’s access to well-compensated jobs, particularly focusing on women from cultural communities, recent immigrants, Aboriginals, lesbians, young women, women with disabilities, and older women, ensuring alignment with their qualifications and interests, including roles traditionally held by men.

2007

THAT FFQ, in collaboration with the Conseil d’intervention pour l’accès des femmes au travail (CIAFT), advocate for:

  • a targeted strategy to engage non-unionized workers;
  • ongoing supervision and monitoring of pay equity maintenance in previously achieved areas;
  • the establishment of a company audit program;
  • the retention and enhancement of the Pay Equity Commission’s authority.

2006

THAT FFQ recommend, among other measures, that the government reaffirm its commitment to upholding the Pay Equity Act by providing the Pay Equity Commission with the necessary resources to rigorously verify compliance and the quality of pay equity assessments.

THAT FFQ advocate for amendments to the Pay Equity Act to include employer obligations regarding pay equity maintenance and exercise frequency.

THAT FFQ, in partnership with the Conseil d’intervention pour l’accès des femmes au travail (CIAFT), actively participate in the consultation organized by the Commission de l’équité salariale and subsequent parliamentary commissions evaluating the implementation of the Pay Equity Act.

THAT FFQ prioritize the fight against neoliberal and patriarchal policies of the Quebec and Canadian governments.

2004

THAT FFQ engage in discussions on work-family balance, particularly within the framework of consultations organized by the Quebec government.

1997

THAT FFQ provide support to women involved in the Comités régionaux d’économie sociale, exploring issues related to public-sector job substitution, and ensuring women’s continued representation in new local and regional structures established by the Quebec government.

1996

THAT FFQ offer support to the Coalition des services de gardes en milieu rural, advocating for the rights of women farmers and rural family businesses to integrate domestic employee salaries into production costs.

Voir aussi :  POVERTY AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS