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Mobilization pays off. After days of mobilization and union pressure, the employer finally backed down: Mr. Gauthier\u2019s pre-retirement vacation will officially start on April 26. A decision that should have been obvious from the outset, but which only became clear once the injustice came to light.<\/p>\r\n

As the l\u2019article de Noovo Info<\/em><\/a> revealed, Mr. Gauthier, a licensed practical nurse with 37 years of service at the Centre de r\u00e9adaptation en d\u00e9ficience physique de Charny, was refused his vacation request right before his retirement, due to a shortage of staff. An unacceptable situation, symptomatic of a rigid and dehumanized management style, where we all too often forget that behind the schedules and figures lie exhausted but deeply committed workers.<\/p>\r\n

The FIQ \u2013 Syndicat des professionnelles en soins de Chaudi\u00e8re-Appalaches<\/a> quickly denounced this decision and supported Mr. Gauthier in his efforts. Thanks to the solidarity of his colleagues \u2013 who demonstrated and launched a petition -, to union scrutiny and public pressure, the employer had no choice but to rectify the situation. This about-turn confirms once again that collective action is a powerful tool for ensuring our rights are upheld.<\/p>\r\n

This victory, although important to Mr. Gauthier and his family, goes beyond his \u00a0individual case. It sends a clear message: healthcare professionals will not remain silent in the face of arbitrary decisions and a lack of recognition.<\/p>\r\n

The FIQ commends Mr. Gauthier\u2019s courage and thanks everyone who helped bring about this change. Let\u2019s stay mobilized: every victory we achieve together strengthens our ability to achieve further victories.<\/p>\r\n

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