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The issue

Workforce adjustments (WFAs) continue to affect members across the public service. These cuts threaten the services Canadians count on, and place heavier burdens on the workers who provide them. PIPSC is here to ensure you have the information and support you need.

We firmly believe that real savings can be achieved by ending outsourcing practices, not by reducing our dedicated workforce. Please know that your union continues to advocate on your behalf at every level of government to protect both our members’ livelihoods and the quality public services that Canadians count on every day.

Navigating workforce adjustment

Workforce adjustment is a lengthy process. Learn how it rolls out through our flow chart.

PIPSC’s ongoing advocacy

Advocating against deep budget cuts

We continue to advocate against deep budget cuts to the public service which threaten services that are essential to keeping Canada strong.

Solidarity with public service unions

With our sister unions we are pushing to ensure proper staffing to maintain the quality of our public services.

Supporting members

PIPSC is here to support members from the moment they are affected by a WFA.

Workforce adjustment support

If you are facing a WFA, please review the following FAQs:

The SERLO process, overseen by the Public Service Commission of Canada, is a structured approach used during work force adjustments (WFA) to determine which employees will be retained and which will be laid off.
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A pension waiver is a program that allows someone who resigns or is laid off because of workforce adjustment (WFA) prior to their normal retirement age (60 or 65) to receive an unadjusted pension benefit.
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Employees who are not given a guarantee of a reasonable job offer (also known as opting employees) are eligible for alternation.
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PIPSC has created an alternation platform to assist members who are labelled opting or surplus as a result of a workforce adjustment situation and who wish to remain employed in the public service.
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Employer specific WFA FAQs

WFA for indeterminate TBS employees

The following FAQs outline the fundamental provisions of work force adjustment (WFA) as it applies to indeterminate employees within the Core Public Administration where the employer is the Treasury Board.

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CRA – AFS Group Workforce Adjustment Affected and Surplus Status

Below is a review of the fundamental provisions of workforce adjustment (WFA) as they apply to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) indeterminate employees. This does not apply to term employees.

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WFA FAQ: Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI)

The OSFI Workforce Adjustment (WFA) Policy is separate from other departments and can be found internally at OSFI or at the following link.

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CFIA Employment Transition Policy – FAQ

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Workforce adjustment (WFA) FAQ for PIPSC members at NRC

The following FAQs outline the fundamental provisions of workforce adjustment (WFA) as it applies to PIPSC members at NRC.

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If you have any questions about workforce adjustment, contact your Consultation team.