US EditionLe Massif De Charlevoix Cancels Ski Season After Employees Reject Contract Offer - Montreal
Le Massif closed after 300 union workers rejected wage and contract terms, causing economic strain on Petite-Rivière-Saint-François and nearby communities, officials said.
- On Jan. 19, Le Massif de Charlevoix cancelled the rest of its ski season after employees rejected both a contract offer and a proposal to go to arbitration, The Canadian Press first reported.
- After the collective agreement expired Dec. 31, the union representing about 300 workers launched an unlimited general strike Jan. 2, citing wages and demands on subcontracting, sick leave, safety and vacation time.
- Local businesses report empty stores and accommodation cancellations soon after Jan. 2, with Ninety-nine per cent of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François’s revenue from tourism and Club Med Québec Charlevoix offering 50 per cent travel credits.
- Claude Choquette said conciliators had summoned both sides to urgent talks this week as the union said it remained hopeful and management urged resuming operations by Tuesday for safety.
- Le Massif de Charlevoix is a major draw, with closure causing uneven fallout in Charlevoix and neighbouring towns; operators urge visitors to pivot to other activities while officials prioritise economic diversity for the coming years.
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PETITE-RIVIÈRE-ST-FRANÇOIS, QUE. — A major ski resort northeast of Quebec City has shuttered for the season after failing to come to an agreement with striking unionized employees on a new contract. Le Massif de Charlevoix had said the ski season was in jeopardy if an agreement couldn’t be reached with the unionized employees, who have […]
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