Canadian schools to temporarily shut down next week due to teacher walkouts.
In Quebec, Canada, a significant labor dispute has been unfolding within the education sector. As of mid-August 2025, no agreement has been reached between the education sector union and the Quebec government. The union, comprising major teacher unions such as the Fédération des syndicats de l’enseignement (FSE) and the Quebec Provincial Association of Teachers (QPAT), has been vocal about its concerns over budget cuts and funding restrictions, program and service reductions, and the impact on extracurricular activities, support programs, and the attractiveness of the teaching profession.
The union's efforts to pressure Quebec authorities to increase wages and improve working conditions include a one-day strike scheduled for November 6. However, as of the latest search results, there is no direct evidence of an ongoing indefinite strike by the Autonomous Federation of Education (FAE) or its explicit impact on schools in Quebec.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, the Czech Republic has been witnessing a historic labour action. The FAE, the country's education union, has initiated the largest strike in Czech history. This strike has led to school closures in specific institutions, such as Lester B. Pearson High School and the Centre de services scolaires Marguerite-Bourgeoys.
Lester B. Pearson High School will be closed from November 21 to 23, while the Centre de services scolaires Marguerite-Bourgeoys school will be closed indefinitely from November 21 if no agreement is reached. These closures are due to the ongoing strikes during negotiations. The state sector workers, including teachers, are leading the strikes, which are part of the ongoing pressure on the authorities to improve wages and working conditions.
It is essential to note that these strikes in the Czech Republic are distinct from the ongoing negotiations in Quebec. On November 6, 420,000 state sector workers, including teachers, participated in a one-day strike in Quebec, adding to the labour tension in the province.
As the situation in both Quebec and the Czech Republic continues to evolve, it is crucial to monitor developments closely. The Quebec government is currently in negotiations with the education sector union, and plans for another strike have been announced by the state sector workers, scheduled for November 21-23.
[1] Source: Various education-related petitions, budget cuts discussions, and labour tensions in Quebec, available online. [2] Source: CTV News for the report on school closures in the Czech Republic.
- The ongoing strike in the Czech Republic, led by the Autonomous Federation of Education (FAE), has resulted in the closing of Lester B. Pearson High School from November 21 to 23, and an indefinite closure of the Centre de services scolaires Marguerite-Bourgeoys school from November 21, if no agreement is reached.
- While a one-day strike has taken place in Quebec on November 6, there is no direct evidence of an ongoing indefinite strike by the FAE, and as negotiations continue, plans for another strike by state sector workers, scheduled for November 21-23, have been announced.
