Quebec Government Engineers Strike Resumes Amid Tensions
Friday, May 23, 2025, 8:20 am
In a renewed bout of public dissent, 2,100 Quebec government engineers have resumed their strike after a brief suspension. The walkout is strategically aimed at pressuring officials to address workplace and contract grievances, underscoring escalating tensions within Quebec’s civil service.
Les 2100 ingénieurs de l’APIGQ reprennent ce moyen de pression, après l’avoir suspendu pendant 10 jours.
Les ingénieurs du gouvernement du Québec recommencent leur grève à durée indéterminée, ce vendredi à 8 h.
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