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.
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.
Public sector: half of Quebecers disagree with government offer
The public sector common front revealed Monday that, according to a SOM poll, more than half of Quebecers believe that the nine per cent salary increases over five years offered by the government are not enough.
Quebec’s public sector unions will seek unlimited strike vote
Beginning next week, a common front of Quebec’s public sector unions will consult their 420,000 members on voting for a strike mandate that would include an unlimited general walkout.
Many support staff positions unfilled in Quebec schools, union warns
A press conference was held Sunday morning by the FEESP-CSN School Sector negotiating committee highlighting the difficulties for support staff for the upcoming school year.
Quebec politicians pass bill that will give themselves a $30K raise
The base salary of elected representatives will rise from $101,561 to $131,766. All MNAs with additional duties (ministers, leaders, opposition leaders) will receive an even greater increase.
As contracts expire, Quebec public service workers take to the streets
Mobilization stepped up a notch in the public sector, as activists from the inter-union common front and the FIQ demonstrated Thursday in Quebec City and Montreal to mark the expiry of their collective agreements.
Quebec says discussion forums with unions serve as additional bargaining tables
Treasury Board President Sonia LeBel is now presenting her “discussion forums” in the public sector as real “negotiating tables” with the unions.
Minister Drainville`s seven-point plan for improving Quebec’s education system.
