US EditionQuebec teachers’ union survey says 90 per cent have faced violence on the job
An FAE survey found 90% of Quebec teachers faced classroom violence; preschool teachers reported the highest physical abuse rates, highlighting urgent resource needs.
- A union survey released this week found that 90 per cent of 2,443 FAE member teachers reported being victims of violence, presented by Catherine Renaud on Monday.
- The union argues that repeated class disruption stems from integration policies without sufficient specialized staff, urging Education Minister Sonia LeBel to fund psychologists and technicians.
- The consultation found 81 per cent reported psychological or verbal abuse, 63 per cent physical violence and 11 per cent sexual abuse, with preschool teachers facing the highest physical harm.
- Three out of five teachers considering leaving the profession cited stress, sleep loss, decreased self-esteem, burnout, depression and work stoppages, FAE officials warn.
- FAE has previously conducted similar consultations and now reports increased severity; The Canadian Press published the report Dec. 15, 2025 with a CityNews translation and the Canadian Research Insights Council says online surveys lack an assignable margin of error.
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Quebec teachers say they’re targeted by violence, verbal abuse in schools
Teachers across the province are warning of increased violence directed toward them inside classrooms. A major teachers’ union released a survey documenting the trend and is reaching out to the province for help.
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Quebec teachers' union survey says 90 per cent have faced violence on the job
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90 per cent of teachers victims of violence in classrooms: FAE survey
“We are here to teach, not to be beaten up. Like any other worker, we have the right to work without being subjected to violence.” This heartfelt cry came from Catherine Renaud, vice-president of the Fédération autonome de l’enseignement (FAE), as she presented the shocking results of a survey on Monday showing that 90 per […]
MONTREAL — "We're there to teach, we're not there to get hit. Like any other worker, we have the right to work without being subjected to acts of violence." It's a true heart cry that Catherine Renaud, Vice-President of the Autonomous Education Federation, launched on Monday, presenting the staggering results of a consultation that shows that 90% of respondents reported being victims of violence of one form or another.
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