Bill 993: An Act to amend the Labour Code to ensure transparent and democratic union practices

This bill primarily affects unionized workplaces across Quebec, from construction and manufacturing to retail and public services. Employers with collective agreements that include union security or closed shop clauses will see those provisions voided, meaning they can no longer be contractually required to hire only union members. For most employers, the day-to-day changes are administrative — the certification and recertification process now involves secret ballot votes rather than membership card counts, which could mean longer organizing timelines and more frequent votes tied to contract renewals. Small and large employers alike are affected, but unionized workplaces with many employees across multiple sites may face more logistical complexity around recertification votes every contract cycle.