Publication of an Economic Note on the economic consequences of a strong union presence in Quebec.

Quebec stands out with the highest rate of unionization among Canadian provinces and U.S. states. Unions enjoy more extensive legal privileges in Quebec than elsewhere. Is this an asset or a drawback for the Quebec economy? Following a general outline of Quebec’s union situation in the North American context, this Note will examine the economic consequences of a strong union presence.

The growth of work productivity induces an increase in salaries.

Le Point on Quebec governments’ accounting contortions.

Reproduction of an Economic Note on the effects of anti-scab laws.

Publication of Le Point de l’IEDM on the value of job security.

L’affrontement naissant entre le gouvernement du Québec et l’intersyndicale des services publics (CSQSFPQ- SPGQ) porte, outre la question salariale, sur les modalités de la sécurité d’emploi dont bénéficient les employés permanents de l’administration. Or, il appert que le décalage entre les salaires payés au public et ceux payés dans le privé est justifié en partie par la valeur monétaire de la sécurité d’emploi.

Publication of Le Point de l’IEDM on the value of job security

Reaction to the closing of the Jonquière Wal-Mart store.

Publication of an Economic Note on the harmful effects of the capital tax.