Quebec government engineers announce unlimited strike starting 20 May 2026
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The Association professionnelle des ingénieurs du gouvernement du Québec (APIGQ) has filed a strike notice for an unlimited general strike beginning Wednesday, 20 May 2026, after securing a strike mandate from members. Government engineers have been without a contract since 31 March 2023; the union demands office space and telework framework matching professional and ethical requirements, and a sectoral envelope on par with Quebec's priority groups (beyond the 17.4% over five years already granted to the broader public sector). APIGQ president signals a crescendo of actions through June; no negotiations are scheduled.
This alert was originally created on 8 May 2026.
Effective Dates
Updates
May 21, 2026
APIGQ launched an unlimited strike on 20 May 2026 across Quebec’s government engineering workforce; as of 21 May 2026 there are no credible reports of cancellation or suspension and the walkout continues.
Organizer
- Association professionnelle des ingénieurs du Gouvernement du Québec (APIGQ)
Affected Locations
- Quebec (province)
Sources
- https://www.newswire.ca/fr/news-releases/ingenieurs-du-gouvernement-en-greve-pour-debloquer-une-rencontre-avec-france-elaine-duranceau-811619180.html
- https://www.lejournaldejoliette.ca/actualites/affaires/663323/les-ingenieurs-du-gouvernement-se-dotent-dun-mandat-de-greve
- https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/2026-05-07/les-ingenieurs-du-gouvernement-du-quebec-en-greve-le-20-mai.php
- https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2162915/greve-ingenieurs-negociation-gouvernement-quebec
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