Friday, June 6, 2025, 2:22 pm
Quebec’s state-run SEPAQ is bracing for an additional five days of strike action from June 20 to 24, affecting numerous establishments over the long weekend. This move underscores deep-rooted labor disputes, as public sector workers press for improved conditions, leaving officials and holiday-goers alike to wonder just how long the disruption will persist.
La plupart des établissements de la SEPAQ seront touchés en ce long week-end de la fête nationale.
Le Syndicat de la fonction publique et parapublique du Québec annonce cinq autres journées de grève, vers la fin du mois, dans plusieurs établissements de la Société des établissements de plein air du Québec (SEPAQ).
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