2023 Quebec public sector strikes explained

2023 Quebec public sector strike
Date:	November 6-present
Place:	Quebec
Goals:	Salary increases for the public sector, improvement of working conditions
Methods:	Strikes, protests, general strike
Leadfigures1:	CSN FTQ CSQ APTS FAE
Leadfigures2:	The Government of Quebec (43rd Legislature)

The 2023 Quebec public sector strikes are a series of strikes by public sector workers in Quebec involving hundreds of thousands of workers. Primarily involving those in the health, social services, and education sectors, the strikes began on November 6. The group known as "Front Commun" (Common Front) has had nine days of strikes since November 6. The recent offer given to the unions was swiftly rejected.^[1]

Unions involved

• Fédération autonome de l'enseignement (FAE)^[1]

Common Front

Negotiating together in the Common Front of Quebec:

• Centrale des syndicats du Québec (CSQ)
• Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN)
• Alliance du personnel professionnel et technique de la santé et des services sociaux (APTS)
• Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec (FTQ)^[1]

Notes and References

1. News: Jonas . Sabrina . Quebec public sector unions announce new 7-day strike for 420,000 workers . CBC.