Nearly 1,300 professors at Laval University, in Quebec City, begin a strike on Monday, a mandate to this effect having been approved at a general meeting on January 20, in a proportion of 96%, according to the union.
Wages, in an inflationary context, as well as the work overload are among the main points in dispute with the employer.
The Union of Professors and Professors of Laval University (SPUL) says it also wants to better protect colleagues who do not have permanent status and who are on sick leave.
The strike is scheduled for a period of two weeks, according to Laval University. The teaching, supervision and research activities offered by the professors affiliated with the SPUL bargaining unit are suspended, but the activities offered by the other members of the teaching staff should continue normally.
This is particularly the case for the work of lecturers, teaching doctors and dental clinicians and other employees responsible for practical training.
The Student Help Center is not affected.
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