Montreal daycares remain closed

Many Montreal daycares are closed today due to a rotating strike, CTV reports. The one-day strike is meant to protest the sluggish pace of negotiations between the union and the Ministry of Families.

 

The two sides attempted to settle their differences last night but could not reach an agreement.
Vacation time and insurance premiums are key issues in the negotiations. The union is looking for six-weeks of paid vacation. The government is offering them five weeks after 25 years of service. The union is also trying to prevent employee insurance premiums from doubling up.

 

Child care workers will be striking next Monday and Tuesday if negotiations continue to stall.