Published on Public Service Alliance of Canada (https://psacunion.ca)

Home > Workforce Adjustment - CRA

Workforce Adjustment - CRA

banner

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. 

guide

Members’ guide [1]

A resource to help you navigate the workforce adjustment process.
Read More [2]
megaphone

Workforce Adjustment Appendix [1]

Your collective agreement rights and protections during workforce adjustment.
Read More [3]
question marks

Frequently asked questions [1]

Answers to the common questions about workforce adjustment.
Read More [4]
book

Glossary of terms [1]

Key terms and definitions to help you understand the workforce adjustment appendix.
Read More [5]
gears

Flowchart [1]

A step-by-step guide to understanding workforce adjustment in the federal public service.
Read More [6]

Latest news

  • Red graphic with the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) bilingual logo in white in the middle. [7]
    May 23, 2025

    1,100 jobs cut at Service Canada and CRA, threatening vital public services

    1,100 jobs cut at Service Canada and CRA, threatening vital public services [7]
  • A guidebook with a pencil, highlighter and post-it notes [2]
    March 21, 2025

    Canada Revenue Agency: A guide to workforce adjustment protections

    Canada Revenue Agency: A guide to workforce adjustment protections [2]
  • A person holding a magnifying glass looking through the glossary in a book [5]
    March 20, 2025

    Common terms used in the CRA Workforce Adjustment Appendix

    Common terms used in the CRA Workforce Adjustment Appendix [5]
  • Two people holding a magnifying glass with question marks around them [4]
    March 20, 2025

    FAQ: CRA Workforce Adjustment

    FAQ: CRA Workforce Adjustment [4]

Source URL: https://psacunion.ca/workforce-adjustment-cra

Links
[1] https://psacunion.ca/
[2] https://psacunion.ca/canada-revenue-agency-guide-workforce-adjustment
[3] https://psacunion.ca/sites/psac/files/cra_workforce_adjustment_appendix.pdf
[4] https://psacunion.ca/faq-cra-workforce-adjustment
[5] https://psacunion.ca/common-terms-used-cra-workforce-adjustment
[6] https://psacunion.ca/sites/psac/files/2025-cra-wfa-flowchart-11x17.pdf
[7] https://psacunion.ca/1100-jobs-cut-service-canada-and-cra-threatening