The traveler that connects Matane and the North Shore resumes service

The Matane-Baie-Comeau-Godbout crossing resumed service on Monday after 17 days of strike.

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A second strike sequence sparked on July 18, forcing the traveler to break his activities on pause.

The lost strike had heavy consequences for the population of East-du-Québec and tourists who wish to visit the region.

The municipality of Godbout. However, located on the North Shore, was notably very impacted by the strike with large economic and tourist losses.

The municipal campsite has recorded several cancellations in the past two weeks due to the impossibility of crossing from. Matane to traveler connects matane north shore the North Shore.

Despite the disadvantages that the strike causes, the mayor of the village Godbout, who has less than 300 inhabitants, says he understands the claims of workers affiliated to the CSN, who try to obtain better wages and conditions.

In the same opinion. the mayor of the municipality, Guy Côté, hopes that the next negotiations will advance the file significantly.

Otherwise, he fears that a new wave of strike days will be launched by the end of the summer.

Recall that four new days of negotiations have been added to the calendar on August 7, 27 and 28th.