A long-lasting labour conflict between the Quebec government and its public sector employees still isn’t over. The collective agreement talks between the province and unions remain deadlocked just a few days before Christmas. Striking teachers took to blocking the ports in Montreal and Quebec City on Thursday morning as negotiations dragged on. The Port of … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec is postponing ministerial exams that were set for January 2024 due to ongoing strikes by teachers, the province’s education minister said Tuesday. Bernard Drainville’s office confirmed the decision via an emailed statement, saying the new schedule will be announced at a later date. The news comes … Read more
Tens of thousands of nurses and other health-care professionals are off the job Monday in Quebec as a deal with public sector workers remains off the table. The Fédération Interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec or FIQ, which represents 80,000 nurses, licensed practical nurses and respiratory therapists, is holding a four-day strike. Essential services like … Read more
Quebec public sector unions say the government is running out of time to reach a deal for new collective agreements and avoid an unlimited general strike in the new year involving hundreds of thousands of workers. A group of four unions calling itself the “common front” and representing 420,000 public sector workers, including teachers, education … Read more
Quebec is going to be hit by another wave of strike action as a seven-day walkout by public sector workers is set to begin Friday. The Front Commun — which includes four major unions representing a “common front” of some 420,000 members — is moving ahead with the plan as contract negotiations drag on. Hundreds … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 1, 2023 12:31 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size A striking Quebec teachers union says it won’t give in to “emotional blackmail” from the premier after he asked them to return to work for the good of their students. Premier François Legault told reporters in … Read more
As a deal remains off the table, hundreds of thousands of public sector workers are threatening to strike for a full week in December. The Front Commun — which includes four major public sector unions representing a “common front” of some 420,000 workers members in the health, education and social services sectors — announced the … Read more
Striking Quebec public sector unions said Wednesday they were hopeful a recently appointed conciliator will help advance contract negotiations with the government, but both sides accused each other of refusing to compromise. Four unions representing around 420,000 workers, including teachers and health-care staff, were on Day 2 of a three-day strike that has shut schools … Read more
Tens of thousands of health-care workers across Quebec hit the picket line early Wednesday as part of a two-day strike action to demand better working conditions. About 80,000 nurses, licensed practical nurses and respiratory therapists are among the latest public sectors workers to walk off the job amid failed contract talks. Essential services like emergency … Read more