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The YMCAs of Québec Foundation reaches goal of $150,000 in support of the vulnerable in Québec City

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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QUEBEC CITY, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2nd edition of the "Un Univers à Aimer" benefit cocktail on October 12 was a resounding success. The event, presented by Québecor, Mallette, and Caisse Desjardins de Québec, highlighted the YMCA's inspiring work with vulnerable people in the Saint-Roch district. The event raised $150,000, enabling the YMCA to consolidate youth initiatives. Programs that provide young people in the Saint-Roch community with important opportunities to develop their independence and sense of belonging.

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  • The event, presented by Québecor, Mallette, and Caisse Desjardins de Québec, highlighted the YMCA's inspiring work with vulnerable people in the Saint-Roch district.
  • Programs that provide young people in the Saint-Roch community with important opportunities to develop their independence and sense of belonging.
  • "I'm involved with The YMCAs because they respond concretely to the current issues facing our society.
  • Thanks to their support and commitment, the YMCA can:
    help some 50 young people stay in school through our Alternative Suspension program.

Quebec Labour Leaders to Speak at Queen’s Park Rally, Showing Solidarity With CUPE Education Workers in Fight Against Bill 28

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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CUPE Quebec Union Leaders will be at Queens Park to protest the Ford governments Bill 28 and to show solidarity with front-line education workers.

Key Points: 
  • CUPE Quebec Union Leaders will be at Queens Park to protest the Ford governments Bill 28 and to show solidarity with front-line education workers.
  • CUPE education workers in Ontario began job action in protest of Bill 28 on November 4 with more than 10,000 bringing their message to Queens Park.
  • The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is Canadas largest union, with 715,000 members across the country.
  • CUPE represents workers in health care, emergency services, education, early learning and child care, municipalities, social services, libraries, utilities, transportation, airlines, and more.