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The alliance had been seeking a three-year contract that would have tied wage raises to the consumer price index, plus an additional increase of two to four per cent.
The 'common front' represents some 420,000 public sector workers. The agreements in principle do not include salaries and benefits, which are still being discussed.
Fédération des syndicats de l'enseignement says it reached a partial agreement with the government after an overnight negotiating session, but didn't specify the terms of the deal.
Dr. Gilles Julien fears the successive interruptions in learning over the last few years could permanently damage some children's development.
The provincial government has said it hopes to reach a deal with unions representing public sector workers before the end of the year.