Over 12,000 daycare workers in Quebec are set to strike, focusing on wages and support for children with special needs
Quebec: So, here’s the scoop. More than 12,000 daycare workers across 400 centers in Quebec are gearing up for a one-day strike this Thursday. It’s a big deal!
These workers are part of the Fédération de la Santé et des Services Sociaux, or FSSS for short. They’re affiliated with the CSN, and this will be their first strike action.
They agreed to this strike as part of a five-day mandate they set up last year. Right now, Quebec and the FSSS are still in talks, but it looks like the strike is on unless they reach a solid agreement.
The main issues? Wages, workload, bonuses for regional disparities, and support for kids with special needs. It’s a lot to tackle!
Interestingly, Quebec has already struck deals with another group, the Fédération des intervenantes en petite enfance, which represents a lot of workers in CPEs. Their agreement was recently approved by members.
Quebec is trying to create more daycare spots to meet demand, but they’re facing a worker shortage. They’re looking for ways to be more flexible with work organization and make better use of what they have.
–This report by La Presse Canadienne was translated by CityNews
