Hydro-Québec technologists and skilled trades to launch overtime strike on 14 May 2026
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Two CUPE locals representing about 9,000 Hydro‑Québec employees have announced an overtime strike beginning 14 May 2026 after more than two years of stalled bargaining. The action targets overtime only and will maintain essential services, with unions citing outsourcing and slow negotiations as key issues.
This alert was originally created on 6 May 2026.
Effective Dates
Updates
May 8, 2026
As of 8 May 2026, CUPE Local 957 (technologists) and CUPE Local 1500 (skilled trades) remain set to begin an overtime strike on 14 May 2026. Reports note essential services will be maintained; no credible updates indicate cancellation, postponement, or suspension.
Organizers
- CUPE Local 957 (Hydro-Québec Technologists’ Union)
- CUPE Local 1500 (Hydro-Québec Trades Employees’ Union)
Affected Locations
- Quebec (province)
Sources
- https://cupe.ca/news/cupe-957-hydro-quebec-workers-file-strike-notice
- https://www.lecharlevoisien.com/2026/05/05/le-syndicat-des-technologues-dhydro-quebec-annonce-une-greve-le-14-mai
- https://www.tvanouvelles.ca/2026/05/06/hydro-quebec--greve-9000-employes-dans-les-prochains-jours
- https://cfim.ca/journee-de-greve-a-venir-chez-hydro-quebec
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