It seems like Stats Canada is abandoning its “no layoff policy” because of the possible budget cuts courtesy of Mr. Harper. Policy or not, our collective agreement requires the employer to look to attrition to accomplish any reduction in workforce. Stats Canada has to make every effort to avoid laying off PSAC members working as Interviewers and Senior Interviewers in regional offices.
These protections are in our collective agreement; we will enforce them!
For more information, download this bilingual poster from the PSAC. Better yet, print some off and share them with your members!