Montreal Family Daycares Vote on Mandate to Open Later Until Strike Day
In light of the upcoming strike by Quebec’s daycare workers, family daycares in Montreal are facing a crucial decision. On Monday, a vote was held to determine whether or not family daycares should open later on strike days.
The vote was initiated by the Association of Family Daycares of Quebec (AFDQ), which represents over 10,000 family daycares in the province. The AFDQ proposed that family daycares should open at 9:30 am instead of the usual 7:00 am on strike days, in order to show solidarity with the striking workers.
The proposal was met with mixed reactions from family daycare owners. Some expressed support for the idea, stating that it would send a strong message of support to the striking workers. Others, however, were concerned about the impact it would have on working parents who rely on their services.
The vote was held on Monday and the results were announced on Tuesday. The majority of family daycares voted in favor of the proposal, with 65% in favor and 35% against. This means that family daycares will open at 9:30 am on strike days, starting from the first day of the strike on October 7th.
The AFDQ has stated that this decision was made in order to show support for the striking workers and to raise awareness about the important role that daycare workers play in our society. They also hope that this will put pressure on the government to reach a fair agreement with the workers.
The strike, which was announced last week, is expected to affect over 400,000 children across the province. The workers are demanding better working conditions, including higher wages and more staff to reduce their workload.
In response to the vote, the Quebec government has stated that they respect the decision of the family daycares and will work to minimize the impact of the strike on families. They have also urged both parties to continue negotiations in order to reach a resolution.
As the strike date approaches, it is clear that the issue of daycare workers’ rights and the impact on families will continue to be a hot topic. The decision made by family daycares to open later on strike days is just one example of the ongoing debate and the importance of finding a fair and sustainable solution for all parties involved.
