Several union federations, representing around 430,000 workers, have announced their first strike day for Nov. 6, while 80,000 nurses plan to strike on Nov. 8 and 9. Negotiations have been ongoing for months, with unions demanding a three-year contract with raises equivalent to the increase in the consumer price index plus two percent in the first year. Quebec is offering a nine percent salary increase over five years, with an additional lump sum of $1,000 in the first year.
Several union federations, representing around 430,000 workers, have said they're planning their first strike day for Nov. 6, while 80,000 members of a nurses union plan to strike Nov. 8 and 9.
The negotiations have lasted for months, with the unions presenting their demands last fall and initial government offers coming last December. Quebec is offering workers a nine per cent salary increase over five years, with an additional lump sum of $1,000 the first year. A group of unions that include many of the affected workers are looking for a three-year contract with raises equivalent to the increase in the consumer price index plus two per cent the first year, with further increases in the second and third years.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 29, 2023.
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