April 12, 2012
Dear Brothers & Sisters,
This week is a very dark one for many PSAC members across the country.
Yesterday, thousands of members received notices from their departments
advising them that they are "affected employees", or worse, under the WFA. In
some cases members were advised that the section or organization that they are
working for is shutting it's doors.
During this difficult time, it’s critical that we get information to members as quickly
as possible. So we will be hosting a telephone town hall for Prairies members
next week to allow members to ask questions about the WFA process and
discuss the next steps. All PSAC Prairies members that we have information for
will be called and have the opportunity to participate. If you want to ensure you
are on the list, please contact your regional office and provide your updated
contact information.
I will keep you posted on the escalating impact of the cuts as other departments
and agencies advise us of their plans to cut services and jobs. But I also ask that
you keep me informed of the cuts that have been announced in your workplaces
and how this will affect you and your co-workers. You can send me updates via
e-mail at bensonr@psac.com.
As the PSAC Regional Executive Vice-President for the Prairies, I am committed
to helping each and every affected member through the difficult choices that you
will face in as little as 120 days under the WFA. If there is anything I can do to
assist you during this time, please let me know. You can e-mail me or call me
anytime at (204) 956-4625.
In Solidarity,
Robyn Benson
Regional Executive Vice-President
Public Service Alliance of Canada, Prairies
