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Workforce Adjustment

For PSAC members at the Canada Revenue Agency

Workforce adjustment occurs when the federal government decides certain indeterminate positions are no longer needed due to factors like a lack of work, the discontinuation of a function, an employee's decision not to relocate, or an alternative delivery initiative. This process is often prompted by government cutbacks.  

Protections for affected employees are outlined in the Workforce Adjustment Appendix (WFAA), a critical component of Treasury Board and Agency collective agreements. Established after PSAC's 1991 national strike, the WFAA has been expanded and enhanced through successive rounds of collective bargaining. 

The WFAA represents PSAC's commitment to safeguarding job security and supporting members through changes in the workplace. It acknowledges the importance of stable employment to members’ financial security, work life balance, and mental health. 

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Alternation [1]

A platform to help connect members interested in alternation.
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Members’ guide [1]

A resource to help you navigate the workforce adjustment.
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Frequently asked questions [1]

Answers to the common questions about workforce adjustment.
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Resources [1]

Additional resources to support you through workforce adjustment.
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Latest news

  • Screen grab from the video of a person sitting at a desk and looking at a computer [6]
    December 4, 2025

    Workforce adjustment: PSAC launches new video explaining the process and your rights

    Workforce adjustment: PSAC launches new video explaining the process and your rights [6]
  • Laptop, clipboard, and an information bubble [7]
    December 3, 2025

    Early retirement and pension waivers: What you need to know as a federal public service worker 

    Early retirement and pension waivers: What you need to know as a federal public service worker  [7]
  • PSAC logo [8]
    November 10, 2025

    PSAC seeks clarification from Treasury Board and CRA on early retirement incentive 

    PSAC seeks clarification from Treasury Board and CRA on early retirement incentive  [8]
  • Image of four public service workers standing together [9]
    November 5, 2025

    New poll finds majority of Canadians oppose deep federal public service cuts, don’t want AI chatbots delivering benefits 

    New poll finds majority of Canadians oppose deep federal public service cuts, don’t want AI chatbots delivering benefits  [9]
  • Blue graphic with the top of the Parliament building and a collage of cogs. [10]
    November 4, 2025

    Federal Budget: Government plans deep public service cuts and weakens workers’ bargaining rights

    Federal Budget: Government plans deep public service cuts and weakens workers’ bargaining rights [10]
  • A woman in front of a chart [11]
    October 17, 2025

    New flowcharts to help guide members impacted by public service cuts  

    New flowcharts to help guide members impacted by public service cuts   [11]
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Links
[1] https://psacunion.ca/
[2] https://psacunion.ca/alternation-cra
[3] https://psacunion.ca/canada-revenue-agency-guide-workforce-adjustment
[4] https://psacunion.ca/faq-cra-workforce-adjustment
[5] https://psacunion.ca/wfa-resources-cra
[6] https://psacunion.ca/wfa-new-video-rights
[7] https://psacunion.ca/early-retirement-and-pension-waivers-what-you-need
[8] https://psacunion.ca/psac-seeks-clarification-treasury-board-and-cra
[9] https://psacunion.ca/new-poll-finds-majority-canadians-oppose-deep
[10] https://psacunion.ca/federal-budget-government-plans-deep-public
[11] https://psacunion.ca/new-flowcharts-help-guide-members-impacted-public
[12] https://psacunion.ca/cra-wfa-news