Approximately 960 paramedics working for Urgences-Santé from Montreal and Laval have begun to strike Sunday morning.
Picket lines went up at around 6 a.m.
Workers will still have to provide essential services, meaning that the strike will primarily affect administrative services.
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It’s been almost two years since the paramedics have been without a work contract.
The disputed issues include salaries, work and pension plans.