Quebec Bill 142 Freezes Incomes of University Workers

The collective agreements of Québec's five hundred thousand public sector
workers (health, social services, primary, secondary and college education,
and civil servants) expired in June 2003. Most unionized workers have
applied pressure tactics, including legal strikes, which in no way put the
population at risk or threatened essential services.

In December 2005, the government arbitrarily terminated negotiations and
imposed a decree, Bill 142. This law excludes from negotiation salaries,
insurance, retirement plans, and parental rights. It imposes a 2-year salary
freeze.

Quebec public sector workers are asking for your support. In less than 30
seconds you can send a message to the Premier of Quebec demanding that they
be treated with respect and in accordance with international conventions
regarding trade union rights.

To send your message go to:

http://www.labourstart.org/cgi-bin/solidarityforever/show_campaign.cgi?c=83