A Quebec union representing 40 per cent of teachers is ending its weeks-long walkout after reaching a tentative agreement with the province. The Fédération autonome de l’enseignement (FAE), which represents some 66,000 teachers, announced the move late Thursday. Teachers with the FAE have been on strike since Nov. 23, shuttering about 800 schools across Quebec. … Read more
After weeks of striking, a major Quebec teachers’ union and the provincial government had a major breakthrough at the negotiating table. The Federation autonome de l’enseignement (FAE), which represents some 66,000 teachers, has reached a tentative deal with the province over collective agreements. They’ve reached a consensus regarding working conditions and salaries, according to the … Read more
A long-lasting labour conflict between the Quebec government and its public sector employees still isn’t over. The collective agreement talks between the province and unions remain deadlocked just a few days before Christmas. Striking teachers took to blocking the ports in Montreal and Quebec City on Thursday morning as negotiations dragged on. The Port of … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec is postponing ministerial exams that were set for January 2024 due to ongoing strikes by teachers, the province’s education minister said Tuesday. Bernard Drainville’s office confirmed the decision via an emailed statement, saying the new schedule will be announced at a later date. The news comes … Read more
