On September 11, 2026, the Administrative Labour Tribunal in Quebec issued a decision in a dispute between the City of Montreal and a municipal workers union, concluding that the city had not negotiated in bad faith and rejecting the union’s claim.
The union had asserted that the municipal administration had acted in bad‑faith during recent collective‑agreement talks, alleging that the city had failed to negotiate sincerely or had employed tactics intended to undermine the bargaining process. Those allegations formed the basis of the legal challenge brought before the tribunal.
The Administrative Labour Tribunal, which adjudicates labour‑related conflicts in the province, examined the evidence presented by both parties. After reviewing the submissions, the tribunal determined that the city’s conduct met the standards required for good‑faith bargaining and that no breach of the duty to negotiate in good faith had occurred.
By dismissing the union’s claim, the ruling affirms the city’s negotiating practices as proper under Quebec labour law. The decision removes the immediate legal obstacle facing the municipal administration and allows contract negotiations to proceed without the pending allegation of bad‑faith conduct.
The tribunal’s judgment provides clarity for both the City of Montreal and the union, establishing a precedent for how similar disputes may be evaluated in the future. Both sides are expected to continue discussions aimed at reaching a new collective agreement.