Quebec Work Stoppage Notices and Lockouts

Two distinct datasets from Quebec's Ministry of Labour detail strike and lockout events. One dataset groups events from joint negotiations as single stoppages, while another provides ungrouped, raw notices for each affected union certification. Data from 2022 onward is preliminary, with final annual reports available for prior years.

Use Cases

• Analyze trends in work stoppage frequency and duration using the event date and negotiation status fields.
• Compare the scale of labor disputes by examining the number of union certifications or employer groups involved per grouped event.
• Study the outcomes of collective bargaining by linking stoppage events to final agreement reports or resolution dates.
• Identify sectors or regions with high labor unrest by analyzing employer or union certification details present in the raw notices.

Strengths

• Provides both aggregated statistical views and raw, detailed event records for cross-validation.
• Data is published by the authoritative government body, the Quebec Ministry of Labour.
• Covers multiple years with final reports available for historical analysis.

Limitations

• Specific row counts, column names, and sample sizes are not provided in the description.
• Data for 2022 and later years is labeled as preliminary and subject to change.
• The description does not specify the exact temporal range or completeness of the historical data.

Provenance

Source

Government and Municipalities of Québec (Ministry of Labour).

Collection Method

Compiled from strike and lockout notices submitted to the Ministry.

Time Range

Multiple years, with specific start year unknown; data from 2022 onward is preliminary.

Freshness

Last updated on the platform in February 2026, with ongoing processing for recent years.

Geography

Province of Quebec, Canada.