Hundreds of Civilian Workers on Strike at Military Bases in Ontario, Quebec

The Canadian flag flies at half mast at the entrance of CFB Valcartier, Que., on Nov. 17, 2007. The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot

Nearly 500 civilians working on military bases in Ontario and Quebec went on strike Jan. 15, citing wage and job security concerns.

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Union of National Defence Employees (UNDE) say members were picketing as of early Monday morning.