CSU strikers peaceful outside, menacing within

The Concordia Student Union’s first day of striking was marked by a peaceful march and menacing class interruptions.

Students protested peacefully outside Concordia’s downtown campus as well as in front of Premier Jean Charest’s office.  According to CJAD some lectures inside were marred by a dozen strikers shouting and blowing vuvuzelas.

Just over 1500 members of the CSU voted in favor of a one-week strike against rising tuition rates.  That strike mandate is set to end March 22nd.

CSU VP External Chad Walcott said that the university’s administration should expect a possible visit from protestors  in  coming days.