November 6 is the date on which 420,000 Front commun workers will go out on strike for the first time, for a period of one day. There is no doubt that the government is directly responsible for this first day of strike action.
Quebec unions representing 400,000 public sector workers set to strike Nov. 6
The strike mandate, adopted by 95 per cent of the members of the unions, provides for strike days, isolated or grouped, before reaching the point of an indefinite strike.
Quebec set to table new offer to public sector on Oct. 29
Quebec will be tabling a new offer to public sector employees on Sunday. Treasury Board President Sonia LeBel confirmed that on Tuesday in a message on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Common Front | Strike Vote – 95% Voted Yes
Hundreds of thousands of workers belonging to the Front commun are sending the government an unmistakable message: we’re ready to go all the way.
Press Coverage – Socioeconomic Survey Results
In August we launched a survey to all our members asking them about their personal economic situation. We recieved over 7100 responses. The results were shocking. On Sunday, October 1st the School Sector held a press conference discussing our findings and the ongoing strike vote assemblies.
2023 Common Front Rally | Photo Gallery
It was a fantastic day for the largest rally in history for the Common Front. One hundred thousand demonstrators from all over Quebec met at Jean-Mance Park on Saturday. Making their way to the Quartier des Spectacles in a parade over 2 kilometres long!
Quebec Treasury Board ready to prune its demands, invites unions to do the same
However, she warns that if the unions do not reduce their demands to a significantly lower number, “the bonuses will end.” If the unions prioritise them and reduce the number as requested, the bonuses will be maintained until December
‘Our people are ready’: General strike possible in Quebec health, education, social services
Thousands of public-sector workers carried turquoise flags Saturday afternoon through downtown Montreal.
School Sector #9 | Negotiation Marathon
With summer coming to an end, now is the time that we pass on some fresh news with regards to your sectoral negotiations.