The Association des procureurs aux poursuites criminelles et pénales (APPCP) has filed a motion with the Quebec Superior Court, asking it to invalidate several sections of a law that they say took away their right to strike.
The 2011 law was passed after a strike by prosecutors.
In its place, prosecutors say they were granted two different tools to negotiate their collective agreements.
However, the association argues that the processes are not fair or binding for either party.
The APPCP argues in its petition that, so far, in its application, “the law simply has the effect of removing the negotiating power held by prosecutors and transferring it, in its entirety, to the government.”
The association also asserts in its motion that sections of the law contravene the Quebec and Canadian charters of rights.
It is asking the Superior Court to order the implementation of a better dispute resolution process that complies with constitutional requirements regarding the right to strike.
-- This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on April 9, 2024.
