Striking Crown prosecutors could be forced back to work Monday

Quebec’s striking Crown prosecutors may be legislated back to work today. A motion will be presented to the National Assembly that can force the 1,500 workers back into courthouses. 

Head of the association of Crown attorneys in Quebec Christian Leblanc called this move illegal, immoral and irresponsible. 

Crown attorneys have been on strike for two weeks. They are demanding a 40 per cent pay increase as well as the creation of 200 new positions.Crown prosecutors in Quebec and the lowest paid in Canada. 

The lawyers are threatening a mass resignation if the motion is passed.