Federal public servants rally on Hill against job cuts

Federal public servants rallied on Parliament Hill on Jan. 28, as the Public Service Alliance of Canada decried deep job cuts throughout the bureaucracy. Public Service Alliance of Canada members held signs saying 'stop the cuts.' Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade "Last week, Prime Minister Carney addressed Canada and his cabinet to share how proud he is of Canada's public services, even going as far as stating that they're inherent to Canada's values and foundation," PSAC president Sharon DeSousa told reporters. "Yet this government is choosing to hack away at the very foundation that people in Canada rely on every day." Union members held Public Service Alliance of Canada flags. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade DeSousa said the government is "recklessly" slashing "critical public services." This month alone, nearly 9,000 PSAC members across departments received notices that their jobs may be at risk, she said. Public Service Alliance of Canada national president Sharon DeSousa, and Alex Silas, national executive vice-president, join PSAC members at a picket outside West Block on Jan 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade “People are scared. They’re stressed. They’re wondering if they’ll still have a job in a few months. No one should have to live with that kind of uncertainty,” said Alex Silas, PSAC national executive vice-president, said in a news release. “These aren’t just numbers on a spreadsheet. These are parents, caregivers, renters, homeowners—people with real lives, real responsibilities, and real bills to pay, and they deserve to be treated better by the federal government.” Thousands of Public Service Alliance of Canada members have been told their jobs may be at risk. Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade The Hill Times is tracking job cuts across the federal public service. If you have been affected, email mglass@hilltimes.com. Your name will be kept confidential. The Hill Times

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