Public sector unions say nearly 10K employees got layoff notices this week
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The Public Service Alliance of Canada said more than 5,000 of its members alone received 'workforce adjustment notices' this week across multiple federal government departments.
Almost 10,000 federal public servants have received notices in the past week warning them that their jobs may be cut, say the unions representing them.
The Public Service Alliance of Canada said more than 5,000 of its members received “workforce adjustment notices” this week.
They include 1,172 workers at Global Affairs Canada, 775 workers at Transport Canada, 598 workers at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and 895 workers at Health Canada.
Notices were also issued to staff at other federal departments, including Public Safety Canada, Canadian Heritage and Immigration, and Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Workforce adjustment notices tell employees their jobs may be affected by cuts. It’s not clear how many of those who received the notices will ultimately be laid off.
“Public services aren’t just a budget line — they’re a lifeline for communities and families,” Public Service Alliance of Canada national president Sharon DeSousa said in a news release. “While the government’s planned cuts may appear to save money, make no mistake, we all pay the price through slower services, longer waits and weaker programs.”
The Canadian Association of Professional Employees said roughly 2,550 of its members received notices this week, including 534 employees at Employment and Social Development Canada and 103 people at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada said more than 2,700 of its members received notices this week.
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