Quebec construction workers on strike after negotiations break down
Posted Jun 17, 2013 05:44:52 AM.
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MONTREAL – Quebec’s construction sites will be idle on Monday because of a general strike called by unions.
Negotiations broke down Saturday and the strike began at midnight.
The unions represent more than 175,000 residential, industrial and commercial construction workers.
Workers insist a main problem for them was an attempt by the Quebec construction association to change the amount of overtime they would get for extra hours worked.
The union also says they were being asked to agree to a 14-hour day and six-day work week at regular wages.
One group representing home builders had complained the unions bargained in bad faith and never intended to reach a deal.
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