There are increasing demonstrations of all kinds in the public sector, both by the Common Front and by trade union organizations that are not affiliated to it. The announcement on September 30 of the end of certain bonuses that thousands of workers had received irritated more than one person.

These bonuses apply to psychologists, nurses, professionals, medical secretaries and those who work with people in need. CHSLD, For example. They can mean thousands of dollars for affected workers.

The unions demand that these bonuses remain in force as long as negotiations on the renewal of collective agreements continue.

The government has taken a step in this direction by announcing this FIQ, Monday morning that three bonuses for its members that were scheduled to end on September 30th will be extended until mid-October. The suspended sentence includes evening, night and day allowances.

Meanwhile, workers who are members of the Common Front demonstrated Monday morning outside the offices of the Ministry of Finance in Quebec against the end of several of these bonuses or lump sums.

In certain cases, these bonuses were scheduled to end in March and have already been extended twice by the Quebec government, explained Finance Ministry President Sonia LeBel.

The Interprofessional Health Federation (FIQ), which is not part of the Common Front and represents 80,000 nurses, practical nurses and other health professionals, also held one March for the Health Network from Sunday 9 a.m. to Monday 10:30 a.m

And early Monday morning, the Autonomous Federation of Education (FAE), which is not part of the Common Front and represents 65,500 primary and secondary teachers, unfurled a banner at the Federation of School Services Centers building. the association that brings employers together.

Minister LeBel, for her part, confirmed thisIt is normal for unions to use pressure tactics in negotiations like today. It is your decision. She was reacting to the Common Front demonstration in which several thousand people took part in Montreal on Saturday.