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Unions warn non-permanent public servants will be first on chopping block as feds look to cut costs

Treasury Board President Anita Anand’s office says the feds have been clear with departments that they must ‘focus on finding savings without layoffs.’

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BY SOPHALL DUCH
November 18, 2024

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When the government prioritizes perception over productivity, we’re all in trouble

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The arbitrary monitoring of employees is proven to increase distrust and disengagement, and decrease performance.

Unions protest on first day of new remote-work rules

Unions warn non-permanent public servants will be first on chopping block as feds look to cut costs

Treasury Board President Anita Anand’s office says the feds have been clear with departments that they must ‘focus on finding savings without layoffs.’

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