Quebec Liberal Party's youth wing takes on union seniority

Controversial proposals are planned for today's meeting of the youth wing of the QuebecLiberal Party in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, near Qubec City.

The young Liberals are looking at reorganizing labour relations and they will debate the question of union seniority.

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Youth commission president Jonathan Marleau says to help young adults advance in the workplace competence should take priority over experience.

Another issue they'll be looking at is Quebec's "brain drain" young professionals in key fields leavingthe province after graduation to pursue career options elsewhere.

They also want the government to create a public inquiry commission into what they call "the rampant and systemic racism in Quebec."

PremierPhilippe Couillardwill attend today's talks.

Daycare workers protest outside

Daycare workers with theFdrationdesintervenantesen petiteenfanceduQubec, a province-wideunion,protestedoutside the congress this morning.

They say changes to daycare fees brought in by the Liberals have essentially created a new tax on families.

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According to the federation's vice president,ValrieGrenon, many young Liberals are also new parents who need daycare services.

The unionized workers are calling on them to help put pressure on the government for change.