Steelworkers strike at five Quebec ferries

A Quebec ferry is seen between Quebec City and Levis. (Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press)

The United Steelworkers (Syndicat des Métallos) announced a three-day strike on five crossings, from March 23 to 25.

The ferries affected are Tadoussac—Baie-Saint-Catherine, L’Isle-aux-Coudres—Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, Québec—Lévis, Matane—Godbout and Sorel—Saint-Ignace-de-Loyola.

The strike will run from 6 a.m. on March 23 to 7 p.m. on March 25.

The Steelworkers, affiliated with the FTQ, represent navigation and mechanical officers at the Société des traversiers du Québec.

In the case of the Tadoussac—Baie-Sainte-Catherine and L’Isle-aux-Coudres—Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive ferries, essential services will have to be maintained.

These will be the subject of discussions between management and labour, after which the Administrative Labour Tribunal will be called upon to assess whether they are sufficient to ensure public health and safety.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on March 11, 2025.