Earlier this week, the region's teaching and support unions adopted a mandate for an unlimited general strike. This action inspired Néomédia's poll question of the week. 

In Vaudreuil-Soulanges, 96% of the members of the Syndicat de l'enseignement des Seigneuries (SES) adopted a mandate for an unlimited general strike. The vote took place at their meeting on September 19.

Comprising teachers from the five secondary schools governed by the Centre de services scolaires des Trois-Lacs, as well as vocational training and adult education faculty, the SES has just over 700 members. 

"We have everything we need to go on strike, depending on progress or lack of progress at the bargaining table" says SES President Martine Dumas.

For the moment, no date has been set for a walkout. "The mandate allows us to call a strike at any time we see fit" Dumas continued.

By law, notice must be given to the employer seven days before the strike. 

Do you fear an unlimited general strike by teachers and . 

"Our goal is not to go on an unlimited general strike. Our main goal is to reach a satisfactory agreement that will allow us to have quality education for our public system and working conditions that hold up for our teachers", said the president.

THe members have been without a collective agreement since March 30, 2023.

This week's poll question is as follows: Do you fear an unlimited general strike by teachers and support staff in the education network?

The answer choices are:

- Yes, I'm worried that it will have an impact on the services offered to children;

- Yes, because these actions could have serious consequences for students;

- No, because I'm behind them 100%;

- No, because it's the only way to be heard;

What's your opinion on the subject? Answer our survey question via this link.