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Striking Quebec public sector unions said Wednesday they were hopeful a recently appointed conciliator will help advance contract negotiations with the government, but both sides accused each other of refusing to compromise.

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MONTREAL - Morgan Gregory, a self-employed single mother of two from Montreal's South Shore, says she spent the weekend preparing meals and doing laundry to clear her schedule for her daughters, who will be home from school for most of the week.

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The government is increasing certain tax credits and social benefits

Members of four major public sector unions in Quebec walked off the job on Monday and promised another series of strikes later this month if progress isnt made at the bargaining table.

Both schools and the health-care network will be affected as 420,000 workers head for the picket line.

Both schools and the health-care network will be affected as 420,000 workers head for the picket line.

Both schools and the health-care network will be affected as 420,000 workers head for the picket line.

In a separate labour dispute, bus drivers from a private company have entered an indefinite strike mandate.