Quebec government offers engineers 17.4% salary increase over five years in settlement deal
More than 1,800 government engineers may see the deal ratified, pending membership vote on the mediator's recommendation.
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Quebec's government and the Association professionnelle des ingénieurs du gouvernement du Québec (APIGQ) have reached a tentative settlement in their collective-bargaining negotiations, with the province offering a 17.4 per cent salary increase over five years.
The labour mediator submitted the recommendation August 14, and both sides have endorsed it, though ratification still requires a membership vote from the roughly 1,800 engineers covered by the agreement.
The province framed the deal as recognition of engineers' expertise and an effort to ensure public safety and smooth execution of major infrastructure projects across Quebec. The settlement details remain confidential until union members vote on whether to accept the recommendation.
The date of the APIGQ membership ratification vote has not been announced. The financial cost to the Quebec government of the settlement was not disclosed.
When will the APIGQ membership vote on the mediator's settlement recommendation?
What is the total financial cost of this settlement to the Quebec government?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
What salary increase did Quebec offer its government engineers?
Quebec's government offered a 17.4 per cent salary increase over five years in a tentative settlement with the Association professionnelle des ingénieurs du gouvernement du Québec (APIGQ).
How many engineers does the settlement cover?
Roughly 1,800 engineers covered by the collective agreement with the Association professionnelle des ingénieurs du gouvernement du Québec are eligible under the settlement.
When did the labour mediator submit the recommendation?
The labour mediator submitted the recommendation on August 14, 2026.
