US EditionLe Massif ski resort northeast of Quebec City to partially reopen during strike
About 300 unionized workers are striking for better pay and benefits while only 10 of 53 beginner and intermediate trails at Le Massif remain open, impacting local tourism.
- On Monday, Groupe Le Massif announced a partial reopening of some runs amid about 300 unionized workers on an unlimited strike at Le Massif de Charlevoix.
- After the collective agreement expired on Dec. 31, workers launched an unlimited strike demanding better pay, more vacation and sick days, and safer equipment, Syndicat des travailleuses et travailleurs du Massif said.
- The Camp-Boule sector will be accessible Tuesday to Saturday from 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with managers operating slopes and only 10 of 53 green and blue trails open.
- Local businesses warned of cancellations affecting about 20 per cent of cottages as visitors like Andrew Maas reported disrupted plans and traveller Ori Reiss said mid-January trips face jeopardy.
- In subsequent weeks, Groupe Le Massif says it will open Tuesday to Saturday for season pass holders, Club Med guests, Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective members, while the Syndicat des travailleuses et travailleurs du Massif reiterated its desire to negotiate.
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Days after strike closes popular Quebec ski hill, managers step in to keep some services running
After a weekend filled with uncertainty for skiers and tourism-dependent businesses, Le Massif announced a partial reopening of some trails as of Tuesday, despite an ongoing unlimited strike.
The station's approximately 300 unionized employees voted for an unlimited general strike term on Friday.
The Massif de Charlevoix plans a partial and gradual reopening of its ski resort starting this week, "in order to minimize the impacts" of the unlimited general strike among some 300 mountain workers.
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Le Journal de QuebecThe Massif de Charlevoix plans a partial reopening of the mountain on Tuesday, while its unionized employees are still on strike.
The Massif de Charlevoix plans a partial and gradual reopening of its ski resort from this week onwards, "in order to minimize the impacts" of the unlimited general strike carried out by some 300 mountain workers. The company announced on Monday "a partial and contingent resumption of its operations", despite the labour dispute. It indicated that tests will be carried out first on Tuesday and that, for this "first week of restricted operations",…
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