Quebec – The union representing roughly 1,900 engineers employed by the provincial government announced Friday that the work stoppage will conclude at 07:00 local time on August 17. The engineers, whose duties are primarily tied to the Ministry of Transport, will return to their posts after the strike is lifted.
The decision to end the strike was communicated by the union officials, who said the cessation of the walkout will allow transportation projects and maintenance activities to resume across the province. Engineers who have been on strike for several days will now be back on the job, restoring the workforce needed for road repairs, bridge inspections and other transport‑related engineering tasks overseen by the ministry.
The strike, which halted the regular operations of the engineering staff, had affected the ministry’s capacity to carry out scheduled work. With the union’s announcement, the Ministry of Transport expects to restart delayed projects and to address any backlog that accumulated during the stoppage. Provincial authorities indicated that normal service levels should be restored as engineers report back to work.
Union representatives did not provide further details about the negotiations that led to the decision, only confirming that the strike would end as scheduled. The government has not released a statement beyond acknowledging the union’s notice and preparing for the engineers’ return.
The end of the strike marks a return to routine for the engineering teams that support Quebec’s transportation infrastructure. As the engineers resume their duties, the ministry plans to monitor progress on pending projects and to ensure that any disruptions caused by the strike are mitigated promptly.