Quebec early childhood centres secure union deal
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 9:21 am
In a notable development for Quebec’s early learning community, representatives and union officials have reached an entente de principe to renew the collective agreement covering around 400 centres. The breakthrough comes as a welcome relief to educators amid ongoing labour challenges, with both parties seemingly nodding in cautious satisfaction.
La Fédération de la santé et des services sociaux annonce être parvenue à une entente avec Québec.
La Fédération de la santé et des services sociaux annonce mardi être parvenue à une entente de principe pour le renouvellement de la convention collective de ses membres dans quelque 400 Centres de la petite enfance.
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