Union News - April 2025
Over the past few months, we have seen the reduction of determinate (contract or term) employment in the CRA. This past year the employer has also eliminated some positions occupied by indeterminate (permanent) employees in various sections of the Agency. Fortunately, those employees have all been guaranteed a reasonable job offer and will continue employment, but in different positions.
The Workforce Adjustment provisions in the PSAC-CRA Collective Agreement can be found in the 37 pages that make up Appendix C. Whenever the CRA wants to reduce indeterminate positions they are required to follow the process outlined in the Collective Agreement.
The Appendix has 5 key provisions:
- notification,
- guaranteed reasonable job offer (GRJO),
- alternation,
- training and development, and
- voluntary departure programs.
The Public Service Alliance of Canada negotiated this agreement to protect our jobs and ensure a fair and effective process when layoffs or other workplace changes occur. It outlines our rights and the CRA's obligations.
Click the link below to access the Appendix and detailed information to help you understand your rights.
WFA Toolbox
Over the coming weeks and months, PSAC will be rolling out “lunch and learn” sessions for our members, virtually and in person. Your Local Union Representatives will also be given more training to better assist you.
Should you have questions regarding a workforce adjustment situation please contact one of your Local Union Representatives.
In Solidarity,
Jamie vanSydenborgh
Chair, National WFA Committee