The issue
Work force 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 work force. 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.
Work force 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.
Work force adjustment support
If you are facing a WFA, please review the following FAQs:
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.
Learn moreCRA – AFS Group Work Force Adjustment Affected and Surplus Status
Below is a review of the fundamental provisions of work force adjustment (WFA) as they apply to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) indeterminate employees. This does not apply to term employees.
Learn moreWFA FAQ: Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI)
The OSFI Work Force Adjustment (WFA) Policy is separate from other departments and can be found internally at OSFI or at the following link.
Learn moreCFIA Employment Transition Policy – FAQ
Learn MoreWork force adjustment (WFA) FAQ for PIPSC members at NRC
The following FAQs outline the fundamental provisions of work force adjustment (WFA) as it applies to PIPSC members at NRC.
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Do you know how the work force adjustment process works?
Watch our work force adjustments in the public service webinar
If you missed our work force adjustment (WFA) webinar, the recording and resources below are now available. In this webinar we explain your rights under the collective agreement and provide tools and resources to support you.
Career transition support
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2 months ago
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2 Apr 2026
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The WFA process can be stressful and overwhelming. Here’s what you should know and the resources available to help. Affected Status: What This Does (and Does NOT) Mean A few important points up front: PIPSC strongly encourages members not to rely only on employer information and not to make hasty decisions. Your best position is …
2 Apr 2026
4 months ago
The Treasury Board Secretariat has confirmed that the Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) for federal public service workers is now open for applications for TBS Core Public Administration employees. At the time of publication, these measures have not been made available to members of separate employer groups; however, we anticipate that similar programs for members of …
Questions?
If you have any questions about work force adjustment, contact your Consultation team.