Public sector workers begin 7-day strike in Quebec, closing schools and restricting services
The common front workers, who work across the public sector, including in health care and education, joined teachers from the Fédération autonome de l'enseignement (FAE) who have been on an unlimited strike since Nov. 23.
![Public sector workers begin 7-day strike in Quebec, closing schools and restricting services](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7053092.1702047513!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/common-front.jpg)
![Common front members strike near the CHUM hospital in downtown Montreal on Dec. 8, 2023, the first day of a seven-day strike. people marching with flags.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7053092.1702047513!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/common-front.jpg)
The common front workers, who work across the public sector, including in health care and education, joined teachers from the Fédération autonome de l'enseignement (FAE) who have been on an unlimited strike since Nov. 23.