Despite optimism from Quebec’s common front union leaders earlier this week, the coalition released a statement Tuesday evening saying it would launch an unlimited strike in the new year if a deal isn’t reached in the coming days.
The multi-union coalition known as the Front commun in French is pushing for better working conditions in the public health and education sectors. It represents 420,000 workers in the province, including 95,000 teachers.
Tuesday evening, the statement published by the common front said no deal had emerged from ongoing negotiations with the government so far this week. The coalition said it was still hopeful it would reach a tentative agreement
