SEPAQ strike disrupts fishing activities in wildlife reserves
Monday, May 5, 2025, 4:21 pm permalink
Approximately 650 employees across 13 SEPAQ wildlife reserves will strike for three days beginning May 15, potentially halting fishing activities. The coordinated protest aims to highlight worker grievances and could disrupt local recreational and commercial operations, leaving stakeholders anxious about the fallout.
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