The strike by hundreds of SAQ employees is extending until Nov. 20, as negotiations between the union and employer remain at a standstill.
The strike involves workers represented by the Syndicat professionnel des travailleurs et travailleuses du SAQ (SPTP-SAQ–CSN), who say their behind-the-scenes roles are essential to the SAQ’s daily operations from online services to inventory logistics and product quality.
A press briefing is being held this morning, where union representatives are expected to provide an update on negotiations and explain the decision to prolong strike action.
SAQ employees began striking on Nov. 6, calling for salary increases and formal telework options in the next collective agreement.
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For its part, the SAQ previously said last week that negotiations are continuing and that it aims to reach an agreement that satisfies both employees and the organization. The SAQ also stated its contingency plan is active and stores remain open to welcome customers.
