# Quebec paramedics strike negotiations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/quebec-paramedics-strike-negotiations
> Updated: 2026-07-31T11:54:04.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

After three years without a collective agreement, Quebec’s 3,500 paramedics represented by the Federation of Health and Social Services (FSSS‑CSN) reached a tentative agreement with the provincial government on July 26, 2026. The deal, centered on retirement benefits and parity with other public‑health workers, was announced after intensive talks from July 20‑25 and pending ratification by union members.

A week later, on July 31, 2026, the Fédération du préhospitalier du Québec (FPHQ) rejected a separate temporary overtime‑pay proposal put forward by employer associations. The federation argued that the short‑term arrangement failed to address the core issues of a fair retirement scheme and overall working conditions, and therefore would not be accepted until a full collective agreement is secured.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-31: FPHQ rejects temporary overtime pay deal for Quebec paramedics

The Fédération du préhospitalier du Québec rejected a temporary double‑rate overtime proposal, citing unmet government commitments on working conditions and retirement for paramedics.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fphq-rejects-temporary-overtime-pay-deal-for-quebec-paramedics

### 2026-07-24: Quebec Paramedics Strike Ends with Tentative Deal

Quebec's 3,500 paramedics have reached a tentative collective agreement with the government after a three‑year strike, pending a member vote; negotiations focused on retirement benefits.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quebec-paramedics-strike-ends-with-tentative-deal

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