On Thursday, the third day of the general front strike that marks the start of an indefinite walkout by the Federation of Autonomous Education (FAE), parents of students already don’t know where to look for a guardian for their child.
Parents are already being forced to redouble their wits to find alternative solutions to keep children out of school for three days, with Quebec’s union conflict unresolved.
While some people are lucky enough to leave their children with their grandparents, not many have the time to take care of their children or go out for activities like going to the movies.
The hardness of the union conflict did not reveal hope for a happy outcome, while the Interprofessional Health Federation (FIQ) joined the opposition and the FAE, which represents 40% of teachers in Quebec, stuck to its positions.
While a conciliator has been trying for two days to unravel the Common Front standoff, the FAE appears to be looking for “new ways” in the face of the impasse in talks.
To keep pressure on the Legault government, the FAE has called for a Grande Marche on Thursday, which will take place at the corner of Saint-Laurent Boulevard and Gary-Carter Street near Jarry Park in Montreal.
Earlier, the General Front unions will observe a rally in front of the Cégep Maisonneuve de Montréal, starting their third and final day of strike, while the FIQ will do the same in front of the Santa-Cabrini Hospital.
Strike calendar
day by day
tuesday
General Front Strike Day 3 1
details
Who is the collector?
- 420,000 workers affiliated with CSN, CSQ, FTQ and APTS. Brings together workers from this leading healthcare and education network.
- In schools, the public front refers to support staff, professionals and 60% of teachers.
- In CEGEPs, 85% of teachers are affiliated with the General Front via CSN.
- In the health network, the public front represents professionals and technicians in addition to office staff.
Expected interruptions
- Pickets in front of schools, CEGEPs, health and social service institutions.
- Classes in schools and daycare services have been suspended in most school service centers in Quebec. Also administrative centers will be closed.
Scheduled events
- No large-scale demonstration is planned.
Wednesday
General Front Strike Day 2 of 3
details
Who is the collector?
- 420,000 workers affiliated with CSN, CSQ, FTQ and APTS. Brings together workers from this leading healthcare and education network.
- In schools and CEGEPs, the general front refers to support staff, professionals and 60% of teachers.
- In the health network, the public front represents professionals and technicians in addition to office staff.
Expected interruptions
- Pickets in front of schools, CEGEPs, health and social service institutions.
- Classes in schools and daycare services have been suspended in most school service centers in Quebec. Also administrative centers will be closed.
Scheduled events
- No large-scale demonstration is planned.
Thursday
General Front Strike Day 3 of 3
details
Who is the collector?
- 420,000 workers affiliated with CSN, CSQ, FTQ and APTS. Brings together workers from this leading healthcare and education network.
- In schools and CEGEPs, the general front refers to support staff, professionals and 60% of teachers.
- In the health network, the public front represents professionals and technicians in addition to office staff.
Expected interruptions
- Pickets in front of schools, CEGEPs, health and social service institutions.
- Classes in schools and daycare services have been suspended in most school service centers in Quebec. Also administrative centers will be closed.
Scheduled events
- The rally is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of Quebec’s National Assembly.
- Demonstration from Collège Maisonneuve in Montreal from 10am.
FIQ strike Day 1 of 2
details
Who is the collector?
- The Quebec Interprofessional Health Federation (FIQ) represents 80,000 nurses, practical nurses, respiratory therapists and clinical perfusionists.
Expected interruptions
- Picketing in front of health and social service institutions.
- In the health network, the strike is managed by essential services. So some treatments will be slowed down by a few units.
- It is also mandatory that 70% operational services and 80% services are maintained in sub-specialty centres.
Scheduled events
- No large-scale demonstration is planned.
FAE General Strike Unlimited
details
Who is the collector?
- The Federation of Autonomous Education (FAE) represents 66,000 teachers in Montreal, Quebec, Outais, Laurentians, Estrey and Monterrey. This represents 40% of teachers.
Expected interruptions
- Picketing in front of schools
- Suspension of classes indefinitely at FAE-represented school service centers. The union will only return to class if it reaches an agreement in principle or sees significant progress at the negotiating table.
Scheduled events
- 11:30 a.m. Demonstration “For Teachers and Public Schools” organized by FAE at Jarry Park, Montreal.
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