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Unions in Quebec have united for one of the largest strikes in Canadian history, with more than 6% of Quebec’s population currently on strike.
Is the public blaming unions or Premier François Legault for widespread school closures and delays in healthcare?
How does the unions’ “Common Front” moniker invoke Quebec’s deep history of labour solidarity?
If deals aren’t reached soon, how long could strikes continue?
CBC Montreal journalist Jennifer Yoon explains.
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