For PSPC and SSC members
Welcome to the Workforce Adjustment (WFA) section. This section provides information and resources to help affected employees understand the process, their rights, and the support available throughout workforce adjustment situations.
PSAC provides extensive information and resources on Workforce Adjustment through its website. We’ve brought together some of the most relevant details here. For full guidance and additional tools, visit PSAC’s Workforce Adjustment page.
Workforce Adjustment (WFA) refers to the process used to reduce indeterminate positions within the core federal public service, agencies, and separate employers. This process was negotiated by PSAC with the employer as an important job protection measure, designed primarily to safeguard the employment security of our members.
The details of the WFA process are outlined in your collective agreement under the Workforce Adjustment Appendix (WFAA).
- PA: Appendix D
- SV: Appendix I
- TC: Appendix T
Initial Notification of Affected Status You’ll be notified if your position is affected due to lack of work, relocation, discontinuance of a function, or alternate delivery initiative (e.g., contracting out or creation of a new agency). Other details about your status — surplus, opting, or in receipt of a guarantee of a reasonable job offer — may be included in the letter or confirmed later.
Where can I get more information?
For detailed information, refer to the Workforce Adjustment Appendix in your collective agreement. Additionally, PSAC provides resources to help you navigate the workforce adjustment process.
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