Quebec crane operators continue strike despite order to return to work
MONTREAL — Quebec’s striking crane operators defied an order to return to work on Friday, as the province’s transport minister announced the government’s intention make the union pay the costs of the strike.
Andre Fortin said in a statement that he was preparing to send a formal notice to the crane operators’ union in order to claim damages for what he described as an illegal strike.
“For almost a week, crane operators have been carrying out an illegal strike and that is unacceptable,” he said.
“Worksite delays represent significant costs that taxpayers shouldn’t have to pay.”