On April 16, 2025, striking daycare workers in Montreal welcomed local NDP candidates with chants and drums as they protested against pay disputes with Quebec’s ministry of families. While NDP leader Jagmeet Singh was absent, the candidates received support despite the FSSS-CSN union not officially endorsing a federal party. The changing dynamics in union support, with some endorsing Conservative candidates, reflect a broader disillusionment, particularly among male voters, as NDP support among union households has significantly declined since 2008.
