Our Organizational Structure

The foundation of the FPPC’s structure rests on the association of unions who collectively share one objective: the defence of all their members’ common interests.

Its decision-making process is rooted in participatory democracy, which ensures that delegates from each of the unions affiliated to the FPPC are involved in the discussions and subsequently the decisions that will be driven by the Executive Council.

Our Decision Making Bodies

The Congress holds paramount authority within the FPPC. The Congress consists of members of the FPPC-CSQ Executive Council and delegates from unions affiliated to the FPPC (the number of delegates varies based on the number of members of said union).  The Congress holds, among other things, the power to:

  • set the broad guidelines for the FPPC;
  • proceed with the elections to determine which members will serve as President, Vice President – Mobilization and Emerging Activists, and Vice President -Treasury;
  • adopt amendments to the Statutes and By-Laws and determine general policies.

The Extended Federal Council, whose members are the same as those in the Congress, wields the Federal Council’s powers but enjoys a few additional prerogatives, such as:

  • taking stock of the achievements which stem from the broad guidelines;
  • proceeding with the elections to determine the members who will serve as Vice President – Communications and Vice President – Secretariat;
  • adopting changes to policies.

The Federal Council governs the FPPC between Congress meetings. The Federal Council consists of members of the Executive Council and one delegate per affiliated union. It meets at least three times each year and performs the following functions:

  • adopts the action plan of the FPPC which operationalizes the broad guidelines of the Congress;
  • takes all decisions with respect to national negotiations, which include those related to the election of members of the negotiating team;
  • submits its opinion on any subject matter that has a bearing on the Federation;
  • appoints both the members of the FPPC’s delegation to the CSQ General Council as well as those involved in various committees.

The Executive Council, which consists of five elected members, governs the FPPC between Federal Council meetings. It carries out the decisions of the Congress, the Extended Federal Council and the Federal Council. It also sees to the day-to-day administration of the FPPC.

Our affiliation with the CSQ

In 1973, the FPPC became affiliated with the CSQ. Given that the CSQ is the most representative labour organization in education and higher education, this affiliation is essential to make our voice heard.

The CSQ organizational structure is designed so that unions, united within federations, are able to fulfil their own mission while taking part, through CSQ decision-making bodies, in the evolution of all major labour, social and political issues. The FPPC-CSQ ensures that its member unions are well represented within all CSQ bodies (General Council, General Negotiation Council, etc.) and networks (sociopolitical action, status of women, etc.).

Though it may be part of the CSQ, the FPPC possesses the required latitude to set out its professional and union priorities. No other federation can interfere with the actions of the FPPC-CSQ and its affiliated unions.

The benefits provided by this affiliation are:

  • a seat at the central table when negotiating inter-sectoral matters;
  • the assurance that we can count on the solidarity of 200,000 affiliated members;
  • access to an advisory service which provides specialized support with job evaluation, group insurance, legal services, pay equity, retirement (RREGOP), parental rights as well as occupational health and safety;
  • the support of a team of accomplished attorneys who are well versed in matters involving college professionals;
  • the support of the Communication Services team;
  • a diverse range of training sessions on topics relating to union and federation life… and so much more!

The FPPC and the CSQ: a winning team for college professional employees