Laval University lecturers have been on strike for 4 days

Despite two days of talks, lecturers at Laval University (SCCCUL-CSN) will officially go on strike on Thursday, February 15 at 9 am.

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Starting tomorrow and continuing through Tuesday, thousands of students will see their schedules disrupted.

Due to a lack of agreement in principle, the Union of Laval University Lecturers (SCCCUL-CSN), whose members teach more than half of the undergraduate courses, opted for this last solution.

The union will answer questions from the media Thursday morning in the presence of SCCCUL-CSN president Louis Emond, Quebec's (FNEEQ-CSN) vice-president Christine Gauthier and Francois Proulx-Duperre. General Secretary of the Central Council of Quebec-Chaudière-Appalachian (CCQCA-CSN).

Ultimatum

“Yes, the strike is certain. We wanted to avoid it, but now we have to inform everyone,” said Martin Robert, communications consultant for FNEEQ-CSN, which brings together 80% of Quebec university lecturers.

Despite “productive” conciliation meetings, the union, which represents 1,600 lecturers, feels it is necessary to give an ultimatum to the university administration to reach an agreement soon.

If necessary, six more strike days can be used if negotiations fail.

Laval University estimates that in the event of a strike, 67% of students would be affected for at least one subject; This proportion rises to 76% for undergraduate students.

Remember that Laval University lecturers are without employment contracts from December 2022.

Laval University says it will take note of the union's decision to go on strike this Thursday, February 15.

“Since the situation can evolve quickly, discussions continue this evening, every day, following their portal, to follow the evolution of the situation, to hold strike days, or not,” the administration explains in a press release. liberation

“We are very sensitive as 67% of students registered for the winter session have at least one course taught by a lecturer, and we know that concerns may be heightened for many of those involved,” the vice-rector underlines. Studies and Student Affairs, Kathia Bergeron.