The Administrative Labour Tribunal ruled on September 11, 2026 that the City of Montreal did not engage in bad‑faith negotiations, dismissing the union's allegation of improper bargaining conduct. The decision clears the municipality of the claim that it had acted in bad faith during recent labour talks with the union.
The union had brought the matter before the tribunal, asserting that the city had failed to negotiate in good faith, a requirement under Quebec labour law. After reviewing the submissions and evidence presented by both parties, the tribunal concluded that the city's actions did not meet the threshold for bad‑faith conduct and therefore rejected the union's claim.
The Administrative Labour Tribunal, which handles labour disputes between unions and employers throughout Quebec, issued its judgment in accordance with its mandate to enforce fair collective bargaining practices. The ruling underscores the tribunal's role in assessing whether parties have complied with their legal obligations during negotiations.
No penalties or remedial measures were ordered against the City of Montreal, and the union's request for a finding of bad‑faith negotiation was denied. The tribunal's decision leaves the existing collective agreement in place, pending any further negotiations or appeals that the parties may pursue.
The outcome provides clarity on the legal standards governing collective bargaining in the province and confirms that, in this instance, the city's negotiation practices were deemed consistent with the expectations of good‑faith bargaining as defined by Quebec labour regulations.