CSQ filing labour complaint against Quebec [Video]

The CSQ is filing a complaint against the Quebec government over the recruitment freeze in effect since Nov. 1.

In its complaint, the Centrale des syndicats du Québec argues that this recruitment freeze constitutes an obstacle to its union activities, in that it prevents it from implementing measures provided for in collective agreements that had just been negotiated.

The CSQ, some of its unions and four of its federations – those of professionals and support staff, representing the college, primary and secondary levels – are also seeking payment of punitive damages and material damages – yet to be quantified.

Three ministers are specifically targeted in the complaint filed with the Administrative Labour Tribunal: Bernard Drainville (Education). Pascale Déry (Higher Education) and Sonia LeBel (Treasury Board).

These union organizations explain that various clauses had been negotiated in recent collective agreements, to ensure greater stability or job prospects for staff with precarious …