Canada's largest federal public sector union says around 2,000 public servants have registered to a new online platform meant to connect workers affected by cuts announced in the federal budget.
The federal government is trying to cut about 40,000 public service jobs from the peak in 2024, in part by offering a voluntary early retirement program.
Once an employee creates a profile and indicates their status — whether they're affected by the cuts or wish to leave the public service — they can browse job postings from others with similar skills as part of a potential job exchange.
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The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), which is responsib

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